U.S. Embassy Monrovia Recruiting Lead Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Team Lead — LE-8 / USD $28,509/Yr)
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The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia is actively accepting applications for the position of Lead Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Team Lead). This permanent, full-time position is open to All Interested Applicants / All Sources (the general public).
Institutional & Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Electrical Engineer, the Lead Maintenance Technician serves as the journey-level Utility Plant-Generator team leader across the New Embassy Compound (NEC), Old Embassy Compound (OEC), and leased residential properties:
To qualify for shortlisting under U.S. State Department standards, candidates must explicitly meet every mandatory criterion below:
1. Educational Requirements (Mandatory)
Applicants submitting through the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) portal must upload:
Applications must be submitted digitally through the U.S. Government's Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) portal prior to the closing date. Click here to read more and apply
Direct HR Contact Phone: 0776 777 119
Direct HR Email: MonroviaHRO@state.gov
- Announcement Number: Monrovia-2026-031
- Hiring Agency: U.S. Embassy Monrovia (Facility Management Section)
- Position Title: Lead Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Team Lead)
- Series / Grade: LE - 1210 8 (LE-8)
- Annual Base Salary: USD $28,509 / Year (Plus competitive U.S. Mission benefits package)
- Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Appointment Type: Permanent / Indefinite (following successful probationary period)
- Security Clearance: Public Trust - Background Investigation
- Supervisory Role: Yes (Supervises Utility Plant-Generator & Maintenance Crews)
- Application Open Period: July 31, 2026 – August 14, 2026 (Format: MM/DD/YYYY; GMT)For free access to verified and authentic job vacancies, scholarships, grants and professional trainings, follow us on:Facebook
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Reporting directly to the Electrical Engineer, the Lead Maintenance Technician serves as the journey-level Utility Plant-Generator team leader across the New Embassy Compound (NEC), Old Embassy Compound (OEC), and leased residential properties:
- Team Leadership & Supervision (45%): Assign maintenance/repair tasks, oversee daily work execution to meet International & Local Building Codes, provide hands-on technical guidance, and conduct on-the-job training for skilled/semi-skilled workers.
- Operational & Maintenance Support (20%): Oversee large-scale central HVAC systems, chillers, VFDs, air handling units, pumps, automated water treatment systems, and 250kW+ industrial generators.
- Contractor Management & Project Oversight (15%): Monitor contractor work progress, inspect completed tasks, assist the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), conduct pre-bid meetings, write Statements of Work (SOWs), and evaluate contractor proposals.
- Logistics & Safety Management (10%): Assist the Post Occupation Safety and Health Officer (POSHO); conduct weekly safety briefings on PPE, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), ladder safety, and confined space protocols.
- Budget & Inventory Support (10%): Track spare parts, monitor maintenance tool usage, and assist in compiling operational budgets for facility assets.For free access to verified and authentic job vacancies, scholarships, grants and professional trainings, follow us on:Facebook
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To qualify for shortlisting under U.S. State Department standards, candidates must explicitly meet every mandatory criterion below:
1. Educational Requirements (Mandatory)
- Completion of Secondary School (High School Diploma).
- Plus two (2) years of successful completion of a specialized vocational training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journey-level technicians in HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical systems.For free access to verified and authentic job vacancies, scholarships, grants and professional trainings, follow us on:Facebook
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- Technical Experience: At least five (5) years of progressive, hands-on experience in advanced (technician-level) electrical, mechanical, or plumbing engineering systems.
- Supervisory Experience: At least one (1) year of experience as a technical team leader or supervisor in facility maintenance, construction, or building operations.
- English: Fluent (Level III) - Good working knowledge in speaking, reading, and writing (will be formally tested).For free access to verified and authentic job vacancies, scholarships, grants and professional trainings, follow us on:Facebook
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- Strong mastery of electrical theory, Ohm's Law, laws of thermodynamics, and commercial HVAC/electrical plant design.
- Ability to size 250kW+ generators, transformers, motor starters, VFDs, and circuit breakers using diagnostic instruments.
- Thorough understanding of International Building Codes (IBC), life/fire safety codes, and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Applicants submitting through the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) portal must upload:
- Copy of High School Diploma / Secondary School Certificate.
- Copies of Vocational Certificates / Diplomas (in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing).
- Copy of University Degree and/or Transcripts (if applicable).
- For non-Liberian applicants: Valid Work Permit and Residency Permit.
- For Eligible Family Members (EFMs): Travel orders, DD-214, or SF-50 as applicable.For free access to verified and authentic job vacancies, scholarships, grants and professional trainings, follow us on:Facebook
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Applications must be submitted digitally through the U.S. Government's Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) portal prior to the closing date. Click here to read more and apply
Direct HR Contact Phone: 0776 777 119
Direct HR Email: MonroviaHRO@state.gov
Reliable Opportunities Hub Expert-Level Application Tip:
The U.S. Embassy HR office shortlists applicants EXCLUSIVELY based on the text entered into the ERA online form (and does not review attached resumes for qualification screening). In your ERA application entries, describe your actual daily duties in your own words. Provide detailed, concrete examples of how you lead crews, troubleshoot generators, or maintain HVAC units. Make sure your ERA profile clearly shows 2 years of accredited vocational training, 5 years of advanced technical experience, and 1 year of supervisory experience. If any of these three numbers are missing from your written answers, the automated system will disqualify your application!For free access to verified and authentic job vacancies, scholarships, grants and professional trainings, follow us on:
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