Location: New York
Deadline: Saturday, 28 September 2013
Description
Job Title: Working Leader, Carpet Shop, TC6
Department/ Office: Office of Central Support Services
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 29 August 2013-28 September 2013
Job Opening number: 13-PST-DM OCSS-29555-R-NEW YORK (R) United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This post is located in the Carpet Shop, Maintenance and Alteration Unit (MAU), Plant Engineering Section (PES), Facilities Management Service (FMS), Facilities and Commercial Services Division (FCSD), Office of Central Support Services (OCSS), Department of Management. The incumbent reports to the General Foreman of MAU and Foreman of the Carpet Shop.
Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the General Foreman of the Maintenance and Alteration Unit (MAU), and the direct supervision of the Foreman of the Carpet Shop, the Leadman/Working Leader is responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of carpets, tiles, and flooring throughout the UN Complex and offsite leased premises.
Major responsibilities are:
- assist the Foreman in carrying out the daily operations of the Carpet shop;
- ensure that the carpets and carpet tiles installations throughout the UN complex measure up to the highest standards possible and are installed with minimum amount of material waste; perform periodic inspections of the carpet, tiles, and flooring throughout the UN Complex and offsite leased premises; repair of existing installations when necessary;
- In regard to new installations, measure the area, plan the layout, inspect the area to be carpeted, check for any imperfections in the surface of the floor, and fill in cracks if necessary;
- install carpeting, including wall to wall carpeting, carpet tiles, stairs and upholster platforms with carpet as needed;
- assist the Foreman in managing work orders received through the iNeed system, delegate the work of the carpet shop and record close-outs in the system upon job completion, periodically inspects the carpets throughout the UN Complex and report any tripping hazard to the Foreman;
- supervise the carpet shop staff as well as coordinate and oversee the work of outside contractors to ensure completion to UN standards.
- In the absence of the Foreman, responsible for the daily operations of the Carpet shop including keeping records of time and materials used on installations performed.
- Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism:
- Demonstrates professional competence in the carpet trade and its related functions;
- Understanding and working knowledge of the trade's technical language;
- ability to read and interpret blueprints and rough drawings;
- ability to use hand and power tools pertaining to the trade, including knowledge of related safety requirements of the trade;
- ability to identify priority activities and assignments;
- foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning;
- conscientious and efficient in meeting deadlines and achieving results;
- show pride in work and in achievements;
- remain calm in stressful situations;
- commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Planning and Organizing:
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
- identifies priority activities and assignments;
- adjusts priorities as required;
- allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
- foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
- monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
- uses time efficiently.
Accountability:
- Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;
- delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
- operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments;
- takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
High school or equivalent Trade School Diploma.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressive experience as a skilled craftsman in the field of general building maintenance, installation and repair of carpets, tiles and flooring, or a related area, is required. Experience in supervising is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other official UN language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified applicants may include a written/Technical test assessment, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Recruitment for this position is done on a local basis, whether or not the candidate is a resident of the duty station.
Passing the United Nations entry-level test for Trades and Crafts (TC) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration for this Job Opening. Qualified candidates who are successful in the assessment and interview process associated with the job opening will be convoked to the examination. Only candidates successful in the examination may be recommended or selected for this position.
Staff Members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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