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 and responsibilities

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