Maintenance Inspector（Consulate General Osaka-Kobe）
The job holder is responsible for building and building systems maintenance, building related equipment, escorting of contractors, and safety issues at post.
Reports to Management Officer through the General Services Assistant Facilities LE
Staff. Monitors the work of contract maintenance work force. Assures that all building systems meet operational and safety standards and are maintained in good condition. Arranges for preventative maintenance as well as emergency repairs, as necessary, of buildings and building systems. Building systems include HVAC, generators, chillers, water heaters, etc.
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Maintaining relations between the United States and Japan
As part of the U.S. government, we negotiate and communicate with the Japanese government, coordinate and supervise political, economic and other activities, and conduct public relations and cultural activities to promote understanding of the United States. We also issue visas necessary for travel, disseminate information, and provide consular services to American citizens.
Full-time - 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 17:30, with 1 hour lunch break.
【Education Requirements:】
See the requirement section below for the education requirements.
【Evaluations】
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.
If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
【Qualifications】
For the experience and education requirements applicants must meet either option 1 or option 2.
Option 1:
Experience: At least three years of responsible work in building operations and/or building maintenance is required.
Education: At least two years of post-high school, full-time study at vocational school in engineering, plumbing, or electrical or equivalent.
Option 2:
Experience: At least five years of responsible work in building operations and/or building maintenance is required.
Education: Completion of high school or equivalent to high school.
【Language】
Good Working Knowledge of English and Fluent Japanese required.
【Job Knowledge】
Must have a thorough understanding of building maintenance and systems.
Must be familiar with Japanese government customs, safety and relevant laws and procedures.
【Skills And Abilities】
Must be well organized and responsible. Must have good ability with finance, budgets and numbers. Must be proficient in computer and database operation. Must be able to operate independently. Must be able to plan ahead and budget time and resources effectively.
JPY ¥5,813,721 /Per Year
The U.S. Mission does not withhold Japanese tax. Locally Employed Staff are responsible for filing income tax in accordance with Japanese Government law and regulations
[Benefits and Other Info]
・Employment Insurance (Koyou Hoken) and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance (Rousai Hoken) coverage is provided.
・The Mission does not provide Employee Pension Insurance (Kousei Nenkin) or Health Insurance (Kenkou Hoken), but provides coverage for National Pension Fund (Kokumin Nenkin Kikin).
・Severance pay is provided after one year of service and if all other criteria are met.
Embassy/Consulates are closed on most American and Japanese holidays.
13 days each of Annual and Sick Leave is granted per year.
Family Leave up to 40 hours per year
Permanent (Probationary period is six months)
Retirement age is 70.
JR Tozai Line Kitashinchi Station: 6-minute walk
Osaka Metro Midosuji Line/Keihan Railway Yodoyabashi Station: 6-minute walk from Exit 1
