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Moscow, Russian Federation
Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
Salary not specified
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Job Description
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?
The incumbent is employed as a Carpenter Foreman to manage and supervise the American Carpenter Shop. The incumbent will direct or perform skilled carpenter, painter and key-smith tasks in the Embassy and Consulate Compounds. The incumbent assigns or performs work generated by the Global Maintenance Management System (GMMS) and other work as directed. The incumbent attends required meetings, approves time sheets, facilitates ordering of parts and supplies, and manages schedules to ensure proper staffing. Travel to support maintenance at other posts may be required.
Major Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Supervision:
Direct the work of the American carpenters, painters, key-smith, lock-smith personnel and others as assigned. Review the performance of assigned work for proper installation and timely completion. Delegate the maintenance work orders as generated by the GMMS. Ensure proper staffing by managing vacations and leave. Approve and verify accuracy of timesheets submitted by subordinates. Provide evaluations of subordinates as required.
Maintenance functions:
Direct and perform general carpentry maintenance and repairs to include furniture, doors, windows, screens, door locks and hardware. Direct and perform replacement of ceiling tiles and general repairs of drop ceiling grids. Direct and perform other related tasks as assigned.
New installations:
Perform new installation or replacement of carpet, tile, linoleum, cove base, drop ceiling grids. Perform installation of new walls, metal studs and drywall. Design and make wooden crates for shipping. Utilize fixed saws, planers, routers of the carpentry shop to make furniture, frames and other special projects as directed.
Reports:
Maintain records of all work accomplished and parts used. Utilize GMMS to manage and document work orders. Provide overtime projections, quarterly reports and other required correspondence. Comply with all related published directives, work standards and technical publications. Perform audits of work orders in accordance with the quality assurance program and report results to American Facilities Supervisor. Address issues or deficiencies with staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Incumbent will have completed secondary school or obtained a General Educational Development (GED). Incumbent must have oral and written communication skills sufficient to produce employee evaluations and written reports for upper management and to brief upper management on project status. Incumbent shall, occasionally, be required to lift 50 lbs. without assistance. Work from elevated platforms and ladders are required.
The incumbent will have completed a certified carpenter training program or equivalent. Current documented experience is required. Five years’ experience as a carpenter performing rough carpentry, finish carpentry, cabinetmaking, and furniture repair is required. A working knowledge of: painting, key-smith, experience with various carpentry shop equipment, roofing, concrete forms and finishing, carpet and flooring installation, drywall, and door installation is preferred. Five years’ experience directing and managing personnel as a foreman lead or supervisor is preferred.
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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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
The incumbent is employed as a Carpenter Foreman to manage and supervise the American Carpenter Shop. The incumbent will direct or perform skilled carpenter, painter and key-smith tasks in the Embassy and Consulate Compounds. The incumbent assigns or performs work generated by the Global Maintenance Management System (GMMS) and other work as directed. The incumbent attends required meetings, approves time sheets, facilitates ordering of parts and supplies, and manages schedules to ensure proper staffing. Travel to support maintenance at other posts may be required.
Major Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Supervision:
Direct the work of the American carpenters, painters, key-smith, lock-smith personnel and others as assigned. Review the performance of assigned work for proper installation and timely completion. Delegate the maintenance work orders as generated by the GMMS. Ensure proper staffing by managing vacations and leave. Approve and verify accuracy of timesheets submitted by subordinates. Provide evaluations of subordinates as required.
Maintenance functions:
Direct and perform general carpentry maintenance and repairs to include furniture, doors, windows, screens, door locks and hardware. Direct and perform replacement of ceiling tiles and general repairs of drop ceiling grids. Direct and perform other related tasks as assigned.
New installations:
Perform new installation or replacement of carpet, tile, linoleum, cove base, drop ceiling grids. Perform installation of new walls, metal studs and drywall. Design and make wooden crates for shipping. Utilize fixed saws, planers, routers of the carpentry shop to make furniture, frames and other special projects as directed.
Reports:
Maintain records of all work accomplished and parts used. Utilize GMMS to manage and document work orders. Provide overtime projections, quarterly reports and other required correspondence. Comply with all related published directives, work standards and technical publications. Perform audits of work orders in accordance with the quality assurance program and report results to American Facilities Supervisor. Address issues or deficiencies with staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Incumbent will have completed secondary school or obtained a General Educational Development (GED). Incumbent must have oral and written communication skills sufficient to produce employee evaluations and written reports for upper management and to brief upper management on project status. Incumbent shall, occasionally, be required to lift 50 lbs. without assistance. Work from elevated platforms and ladders are required.
The incumbent will have completed a certified carpenter training program or equivalent. Current documented experience is required. Five years’ experience as a carpenter performing rough carpentry, finish carpentry, cabinetmaking, and furniture repair is required. A working knowledge of: painting, key-smith, experience with various carpentry shop equipment, roofing, concrete forms and finishing, carpet and flooring installation, drywall, and door installation is preferred. Five years’ experience directing and managing personnel as a foreman lead or supervisor is preferred.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
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.
#CJ26
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