Job Title: Custodian (CDC) (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Position Number: Kampala-2023-008S
About US Embassy:
The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Peace Corps
Job Summary: The Custodian (CDC) is assigned as one of the janitors performing janitorial, custodial, and clerical duties at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offices in Entebbe. Job holder is responsible for floor, furniture, and office equipment cleaning, high cleaning, wall cleaning, window cleaning, and deep cleaning of all office spaces. Receives expendable janitorial supplies from the storeroom, ensures safe custody, and distributes them to different usage points for staff utilization and cleaning purposes. Tracks consumption and ensures timely replenishment to avoid stockouts. Responsible for opening office buildings in the morning and locking them in the evening after staff have left. Reports directly to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- The applicants for the United States US Embassy job should have completed Primary School. Required.
- At least seven years of experience in commercial/office buildings cleaning is required. Some janitorial work experience is required
- Good knowledge of current cleaning methods and materials is required.
- Knowledge of the safe handling of industry standard cleaning chemicals is required.
- Good knowledge of the names and types of unsafe cleaning materials.
- Must use common sense in determining good safety practices.
- Good knowledge of lifting/moving procedures and associated equipment.
- Must be capable of performing heavy physical work.
- Ability to maintain offices in a clean, neat, and safe manner; ability to work efficiently as part of a team; ability to work on own initiative.
- Must be able to read, understand, and properly use janitorial cleaning supplies instructions, materials, and equipment.
- Must have good customer service skills.
- Must follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Ability to carry not more than 10kgs is required.
- Language: Limited Knowledge written and spoken English & Limited Knowledge written and spoken Luganda. This may be tested
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the United States Embassy, US Mission in Kampala should send their applications online at the link below.
Deadline: 10th February 2023