Residence Manager (CMR) X173

MEC Energy Services

Take Your Career Around the World


Looking for more than just your next job? Join a team supporting the U.S. Department of State at American embassies and consulates around the globe.


At MEC, we’re seeking skilled professionals across a wide range of disciplines—including skilled trades, facilities management, logistics, administration, technical services, and operations—to help support the critical mission of U.S. diplomatic facilities worldwide. Every role plays an important part in maintaining safe, secure, and mission-ready environments for American personnel serving overseas.


If you’re looking for meaningful work, the opportunity to live and work internationally, and an outstanding compensation and benefits package, we’d love to hear from you.


Why Join MEC?

• Competitive compensation


• Company-paid housing and utilities overseas


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Paid travel to your overseas assignment


• The opportunity to live and work abroad while supporting an important U.S. Government mission


• Professional growth through unique international experience

Major Duties and Responsibilities


Operates, maintains and repairs boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, water heaters, air handling and air conditioning units under the technical guidance of the American HVAC Shop Foreman.


Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:


Operates, maintains and repairs large centrifugal chillers, cooling towers; heating boilers, humidifying steam boilers; ultrasonic humidifiers and associated pure water supply systems, heat exchangers for snow melting, main hot water systems, domestic water storage tanks and the swimming pool; water heaters; air handling and air conditioning units, split systems, air filters, and air distribution systems.


BASIC DUTIES


Responsible for the management, administration, and coordination of all assigned activities at the


Spaso House. All duties are performed in the home/place of business of the US Ambassador


official residence.

Reports to: Chief of Mission (COM), or designee

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


(Include but are not limited to)

• Manage and coordinate all assigned activities at the COM’s Official Residence, including planning official representational events, managing the residence calendar, and determining staffing requirements necessary to support daily operations and special events.


• Independently coordinate all logistical and hospitality arrangements for official functions, ensuring events are executed professionally and with exceptional attention to detail. Refer only emergency or highly sensitive matters to the COM.


• Provide a hospitality-focused environment for distinguished guests, diplomatic visitors, senior government officials, and VIPs by ensuring exceptional customer service, presentation, and discretion.


• Supervise permanent residence staff and temporary personnel supporting official functions, providing leadership, training, scheduling, and performance oversight.


• Maintain the residence to the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, presentation, and hygiene, ensuring it is always prepared for official visitors and events.


• Coordinate staff leave schedules in consultation with the DCM while ensuring adequate operational coverage.


• Manage the DCM’s personal household budget, including tracking personal meal expenses and preparing monthly financial summaries.


• Maintain accurate accounting records for official representational expenses, prepare annual budget projections, and complete all required financial documentation and vouchers.


• Oversee the organization, maintenance, and operational readiness of the residence, coordinating repairs and preventative maintenance with Embassy personnel.


• Coordinate all arrangements for official residence guests, including accommodations, transportation, scheduling, and special requests while ensuring a seamless guest experience.


• Anticipate operational needs and proactively resolve issues to ensure successful execution of official functions and daily residence operations.


• Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required to support official diplomatic events.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Mission or Deputy Chief of Mission.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• University or college coursework preferred.


• Knowledge of sanitary standards and residential health and safety requirements.


• Russian language proficiency at the 3/3 level (speaking and reading) is required.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.


• U.S. Citizenship required.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality management, luxury hotel operations, executive residences, embassy residences, fine dining, event management, guest services, or VIP customer service.


• Experience planning and coordinating formal receptions, executive events, diplomatic functions, or high-profile social engagements.


• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion in executive or diplomatic environments.


• Experience supervising hospitality or household staff, coordinating vendors, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong organizational, budgeting, and event coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail.

If you’re adaptable, thrive in dynamic environments, and are ready to take your career beyond borders, we encourage you to apply today. Join a team that supports the U.S. Department of State’s global mission while gaining valuable international experience and enjoying a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Click the “Apply for Job” button below to begin your journey.




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