The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, DC, represents German interests in the United States. As such, it offers an attractive and unique workplace for its employees. The Embassy is currently seeking to fill a full-time position (40 hours per week) for a technical support person, starting at the earliest possible date.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the technical staff seconded to the Embassy
• Cleaning and sweeping service for outside areas
• Perform manual jobs included but not limited to carpentry painting, mechanical work
• Setup and teardown for events
• Pickup and dispose of recycling materials
• Ensure compliance with all safety and building codes
• Perform seasonal tasks, e.g. winter maintenance (snow removal and sand/salt treatment)
• Collaborate with other maintenance staff and external contractors as needed

Qualifications and Requirements:

Technical:

• A minimum of two years of hands-on experience in maintenance, preferably within a facilities environment or related field
• General working knowledge of carpentry, painting, mechanical work
• Experience using hand and electrical tools

General:

• Solid communication and teamwork skills in an international team environment
• Service-oriented and friendly manner ensuring positive interactions with Embassy staff
• Organizational skills and reliability
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and to follow oral and written instructions
• High degree of physical resilience (heavy-lifting and carrying) and the ability to perform tasks, which involve prolonged standing, pushing, pulling, climbing, and stooping
• Demonstrate flexibility with work hours, showing willingness to undertake overtime and adjust shifts as needed to maintain facility operations
• Ability and willingness to perform other duties as assigned
• Valid driver’s license
• Basic IT skills
• Proficiency in the English language, enabling effective communication in both written and spoken form.

Benefits:

The Embassy offers applicants an attractive benefits package:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with 75% premium coverage for employees and their family members
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Eight weeks paid family leave
• 17 days of paid vacation leave annually to start, increasing up to 28 days annually
• 13 days of paid sick leave annually
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 50% premium reimbursement for disability insurance

Pay:

Pay is based on a 40-hour week; overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the regular pro-rated hourly rate. The gross starting salary for the position is currently $3,771 per month. The position will be open-ended, provided the candidate proves suited to the job during the probationary period. A one-year contract will be signed initially.

Contract terms and compensation are based on local law in accordance with the model employment contract for non-deployed employees at the German foreign missions in the U.S., and the corresponding compensation scheme.

The Federal Foreign Office is committed to the professional advancement of women and expressly invites applications from qualified women.

After a successful selection process, a medical examination by the Embassy’s cooperating physician is required as proof of health suitability prior to employment. In addition, a background check will be conducted. Your cooperation is expected.

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must have a valid work permit. Sponsorship by the Embassy is not possible.

Please send your complete application along with the customary documents (letter of application, curriculum vitae, proof of graduation, references/letters of recommendation, copy of ID and, if applicable, a copy of resident permit, together with your work permit) by e-mail by January 20, 2025.

German Embassy | Attn.: Mr. Swen Janke | 4645 Reservoir Rd. NW | Washington, D.C. 20007

E-Mail: vw-10@wash.diplo.de

Please note that the Embassy will only consider complete and timely applications. Acknowledgements of receipt will not be sent and application material will not be returned. The Embassy will contact only those applicants who will be invited to a personal interview. Selection interviews are expected to take place immediately after submission deadline.