Lead Maintenance Tech at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – Switzerland

Lead Maintenance Tech at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – Switzerland

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Recruiter: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

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About United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. Established in 1946, UNICEF is the world’s leading organization focused exclusively on children. The agency provides humanitarian and development aid to children worldwide, focusing on education, healthcare, emergency relief, and child protection. UNICEF advocates for children’s rights and works to ensure every child has access to healthcare, quality education, protection from violence and exploitation, and emergency relief when crisis strikes.

Job Summary

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to administrative management within United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)’s important work in child rights, education, healthcare, and child protection. Working in Switzerland, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. Your key responsibility will be: Th is job has no supervisory responsibilities. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.

Full Job Description

Assists the Regional Operations Supervisor in supervising staff involved in the renovation, installation and maintenance of buildings, support systems, fixtures, furniture and equipment and grounds, ensuring safety and function. Ensures activities and results comply with codes, regulations, standards, budgets and schedules. DUTIES SUMMARY Assists the Regional Operations Supervisor in supervising staff involved in the renovation, installation and maintenance of buildings, support systems, fixtures, furniture and equipment and grounds, ensuring safety and function. Ensures activities and results comply with codes, regulations, standards, budgets and schedules. ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performs basic plumbing repairs, carpentry work including furniture repairs and shelving. Tours buildings, inspects building support systems, equipment and grounds periodically to check for problems. Troubleshoots problems to determine priorities and how to resolve them. Discusses and resolves problems with supervisor. Communicates appropriate information organization-wide to staff involved in or affected by renovation, space planning, construction, and health and work safety issues. Monitors/inspects progress on assignments and provides status reports as needed. Oversees maintenance of materials and supplies inventories; orders more as needed. Ensures all maintenance and improvement actions comply with local, state and federal regulations; reports any safety or building code compliance issues to supervisor. Responds positively and quickly to requests for assistance by other members of staff. Develops maintenance and leadership/supervisory skills through reading, technical trade curriculum, supplier-sponsored training, seminars and other learning activities. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Develops and maintains appropriate records on maintenance and service requests; prepares and distributes reports as scheduled. Provides guidance and on the job training to technicians as needed; assists in general supervision of staff. Ensures personal safety and that of others. Other duties and special projects as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 3 years of General Maintenance/Operations experience. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Possesses a valid driver’s license and state-required auto insurance or reliable access to transportation depending on business needs. Required to travel extensively (25% to 50% of the time). General working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, painting (including preparation and finish practices), heating and cooling systems, including troubleshooting problems in these functions. Working knowledge of maintenance/Operations in a multi-building corporate office environment including building codes, safety regulations, and jurisdictional requirements. Ability to determine priorities and follow-through. Ability to implement high standards for quality and efficiency. Leadership/supervisory skills to assign, train and review the work of others and to supervise projects being performed by contractors. Effective oral and written communication skills. Availability to accept on-call assignments as scheduled. Ability to handle confidential information. Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities. Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities. Sensitivity to service populations cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. Punctual and dependable attendance. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS None required. COMPUTER SKILLS Must have intermediate knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and E-mail. Computer Aided Facility Management systems PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Time Spent [None, -1/3, 1/3 – 2/3, 2/3+] Stand: 1/3 – 2/3 Walk: 2/3+ Sit: -1/3 Reach with hands and arms: 2/3+ Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: 2/3+ Climb or balance: -1/3 Bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl: 1/3 – 2/3 Talk or hear: 2/3+ Taste or smell: -1/3 Carry, push or pull: 1/3 – 2/3 Lifts Weights or Exerts Force Up to 10 pounds: -1/3 Up to 25 pounds: -1/3 Up to 50 pounds: None Up to 100 pounds: None More than 100 pounds: None VISION REQUIREMENTS No special vision requirements. WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical, mental & environmental conditions in which the work is performed. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Time Spent [None, -1/3, 1/3 – 2/3, 2/3+] Environmental variables that may be indicated as applicable to the position: Working near mechanical parts: 1/3 – 2/3 Work in high, precarious places: -1/3 Fumes or airborne particles: -1/3 Toxic or caustic chemicals: -1/3 Outdoor weather conditions: -1/3 Extreme cold (non-weather): -1/3 Extreme heat (non-weather): -1/3 Risk of electrical shock: -1/3 NOISE LEVEL Loud noise REQUIRED TRAINING New Hire Orientation AB-1343: Sexual Harassment Prevention training Mandated Reporter Timekeeping & Attendance COMPENSATION: $21.32 USD – $25.59 USD In accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is included in this posting. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors permitted by law. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range to maintain internal inequity and allow opportunity for future salary growth. CII salaries are determined based on comprehensive internal and external market analysis, as well as the skills, education, and experience relevant to each position. BENEFITS: Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Opportunity for growth & advancement Professional development & continued training Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities CONTINGENCIES: Influenza immunization or declination COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations Education verification Reference check Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services Drug and alcohol screening Tuberculosis screening Childrens Institute (CII) believes that all children and families have boundless potential to achieve emotional well-being and educational success, which build pathways to economic mobility and lifelong health. Using a whole family, two-generation approach, CII offers education, counseling services, parenting support, convening spaces and enrichment programs in the community, at our early education centers, K-12 schools, and neighborhood hubs. Our employees value passion, partnership, innovation and equity. If meaningful work and a vibrant culture are important to you, you’re in the right place. Join our team and change the world! CII promotes and fosters equity and inclusion in our workplace and in our communities. We strive to embed these values in our agency-wide decisions and our talent practices so that we create equal opportunities for everyone.

Key Details

  • Job Title: Lead Maintenance Tech
  • Grade: N/A
  • Location: Ece, Switzerland (Hybrid)
  • Department: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
  • Contract Type: Permanent (Part-Time)
  • Estimated Salary Range:$92,575 – $158,700 USD annually

Qualifications

  • Not specified in the official posting

Skills

  • Not specified in the official posting

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.