Maintenance Mechanic (Plumbing)

Announcement Number: LILONGWE-2026-015
Hiring Agency: Embassy Lilongwe
Position Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC PLUMBING (All Interested Applicants/ All Sources )
Open Period: 10/29/2026 – 11/11/2026
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2
Series/Grade: LE – 1210 6
Salary: USD $10,774 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time – Full time, 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-6
Duty Location(s): 1
in Lilongwe, MI
Telework Eligible: No

Summary
The U.S. Mission in Malawi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Maintenance Mechanic Plumbing in the Facility Management office.

Duties

The incumbent reports to the Supervisory Building/Mechanical Engineer. The incumbent is employed as a journeyman level Maintenance Mechanic – Plumber to carry out skilled maintenance and repair work on the critical and non-critical mechanical and plumbing systems throughout the New Embassy Compound (NEC)/New Consulate Compound (NCC) functional/office buildings, on-compound ancillary support and residential buildings, above and below ground infrastructures, recreational facilities, and other owned/leased properties.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• Local Security certification

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of 4 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of vocational training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level plumbers and mechanical system specialists trained in the maintenance of commercial or industrial buildings/facilities is required.
• Training through a recognized apprenticeship program provided by a trade union is considered acceptable.

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:

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working as a journey-level plumber in the repair and maintenance of plumbing/mechanical systems in commercial or industrial facilities is required.
• Must have experience working with PVC, CPVC, copper, galvanized, concrete, and black pipe, circulation and well pumps, and water treatment equipment.

Language:

• English: Level 2 – Limited knowledge; speaking, reading & writing
• Chichewa: Level 3 – Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing

Job Knowledge:

• Thorough technical knowledge of building plumbing and mechanical systems, with a specialty in plumbing
• Familiarity with water, wastewater, storm water, chilled water, water treatment, swimming pool, fire suppression, compressed air and irrigation systems
• Familiarity with common pipe types and fittings, such as PVC, CPVC, copper, galvanized, concrete and black pipe
• Ability to find the root cause of a problem and identify the materials and equipment needed for repairs
• Safe work practices, including lock-out/tag-out procedures
• Knowledge of International Building Code (IBC) standards and fire and life safety codes

Skills And Abilities:

• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, equipment schedules and manufacturer manuals
• Skilled at diagnosing, testing and repairing plumbing, pump, filtration and water systems
• Able to install and repair common pipe types, including PVC, CPVC, copper, galvanized, concrete and black pipe
• Skilled at using hand, power and specialty tools, and at troubleshooting equipment by its sounds, color codes and odors
• Able to respond quickly to emergencies and work in tight spaces, at heights and in extreme temperatures
• Able to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, with co-workers, contractors and vendors
• Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and able to write reports and emails and research information online
• Organized, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle a heavy workload with multiple tasks