PAINTER SUPERVISOR – U.S. Embassy

The U.S. Embassy, in Gaborone is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the following position:

PAINTER SUPERVISOR: FSN-05/FP-09; Gaborone-2021-011 (P PI 25,411 starting salary per year + benefits) based in Gaborone.

Plans and executes all painting tasks for the Chancery compound and all Mission housing pool residences. Works directly with painting staff to apply primer and finish materials to interior and exterior surfaces. Communicates relevant information to and from staff supervisor and manager. Position reports directly to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education: Completion of secondary or High school education. Completion of vocational training or apprenticeship program recognized as producing a journey-level painter is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: 3 years of general painting experience and 1 year supervision in painting experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must be familiar with basic painting techniques, materials, and application supplies. Must possess a strong working knowledge of the brush and roll painting technique, use of a paint sprayer, all other tools of the trade, and various types of paint available on the local market. Must possess full journey-level knowledge of established practices and procedures involved in the painting field. Must possess a general knowledge in one of the following trades: Carpentry, Plumbing, and Electrical.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level II (Limited Knowledge) Speaking/reading/writing of both Setswana and English is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to accurately estimate material requirements. Must be able climb ladders and apply all types of paint finish materials. Must be able to clearly communicate job requirements and schedules. Must be able to perform simple repairs and maintenance tasks in the other trades is required. Must be able to record information on required documentation, order tools, safety equipment and materials to support work orders. Must be able to lift 25 kilos. A valid driver’s license is required.