MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/CUSTODIAN/ESCORT XFR102

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

Reports to: FM, AO, or GSO at Location

Basic Function

The applicant will work alone under the supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Assistant contractor position (or in the absence of the Facilities Maintenance Specialist to the General Services Officer) to perform routine maintenance, repair of electrical systems and appliances; plumbing and heating systems. Duty hours are performed Monday through Friday during the hours of 0600-1500. Schedule may fluctuate as mission needs change.

• Performs minor repairs to furniture, molding and window sashes.


• Painting and sheet rock finishing.


• Carpet installation, repair and cleaning.


• Performs custodial services in the Embassy office area, conference rooms, special purpose data processing and communications areas, toilets, lobbies, corridors and stairways. Performs inspection services throughout the Chancery.


• Cleans offices, corridors, bathrooms, stairwells, and other areas, including floors, walls and windows. In addition takes draperies down for dry-cleaning and rehang them, remove wrinkles as necessary with hand steamer. Individuals shall also shampoo carpets as necessary. Cleaning services include: dusting, sweeping, washing, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, polishing, replacing lights, trash collection and removal, pest and rodent control, and replenishment of toilet supplies. Operates clearing equipment such as vacuum cleaners, waxers and polishers.


• Ensures bottle water is available and changes water bottles as required on dispensers. Performs required cleaning/maintenance on water dispensers.


• Performs normal custodial services during regular workdays of Monday through Friday between the hours of 0700 – 1600. Schedule may fluctuate as mission needs change. Daytime cleaning will be accomplished in areas of the facility where after-hours access to controlled areas is not permitted.


• Escorts uncleared employees and/or contractors into designated areas and monitors them while they perform maintenance and/or other work duties.


• Operates as required, back-up generators for the Embassy. Escorts contractors for generator maintenance/repair.


• Determines necessary spare parts and expendable supply requirements and manage stock to include reorder as required.


• Travels to local venders as necessary to procure materials; participate in random procurement process as necessary; uses petty cash when necessary.


• Backs-up other technical staff of support services contract as necessary.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• High School Graduate or GED


• Demonstrated ability to operate in a difficult work environment.


• Must be able to perform physical labor and some minor lifting.


• Demonstrated knowledge of custodial duties, use of cleaning equipment, products, their uses and effects, etc.


• Experience in maintenance and repair of buildings.


• Basic knowledge of hand tools, power tools, painting and finishing tools, and electrical testing equipment.


• Good interpersonal skills


• Must be able to read and write in English.

• 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.