Main purpose of job:

The Corporate Services Team in Washington is looking for a Plumber/HVAC Technician to support the Maintenance team in the Embassy compound and Residential Estate. This is an exciting and varied role which would suit an enthusiastic candidate who is adaptable, eager to learn and can work well as part of a customer focused team. 

The British Embassy in Washington DC has a large commercial and residential estate in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. It comprises of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States Residence, large office building and approximately 98 owned or leased residential apartments and houses.

Roles and responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily maintenance of all Plumbing fixtures and systems throughout the Estate.
• Take instruction from Lead Plumber and Plant room Engineer (contractor) on basic plant maintenance.
• Plumbing duties to include daily checks and maintenance of all plumbing fixtures, inspection of water lines, sewer lines, gas lines, and purchase and installation of white goods.
• Basic HVAC skills to include, visual inspection and minor repairs to exhaust fans, AHU, Fan coils, chillers, boilers, cooling towers. Grease motors and bearings, Change filters and belts, and visually inspect equipment for water, gas, oil leaks. Drain and clean cooling towers. Check seals and couplings for wear.
• Basic monitoring of the BMS (Building Management System).
• Liaise with local contractors on larger servicing requirements.
• Work with Lead Plumber on implementation of a preventative maintenance schedule for all related equipment.
• Deputise for the Lead Plumber as and when required.
• Ensure all work orders are completed on time and work closely with key stakeholders to deliver full customer satisfaction.
• Become an integral member of the Estates Team to perform basic plumbing duties and other duties as and when required.
• Ensure Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office and local Health & Safety standards are applied.

• Previous professional experience in Plumbing.
• Journeyman license or equivalent certification recommended.
• Full driver’s license, with no infractions in the last 5 years.
• Proficient in English language
• Experience in maintenance of boilers, chillers, motors, BMS, pneumatic controls, and water cooling towers would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of local building codes and previous training Health and Safety standards (OSHA).
• Adaptability, flexibility, energy, and a willingness to learn and focus on team working.

Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents, A and NATO visa holders with EAD cards, and L2 visa holders with an up-to-date I-94 form.