VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

Org. Setting and ReportingThe United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all Secretariat Entities, Peacekeeping and Special Political missions, Agencies, Funds and Programmes of the UN system worldwide. These positions are located in the United Nations Global Service Centre, Brindisi, Italy, within the Return-Refurbish-Reuse (3R) Program Management team, Supply Chain Service. These positions report directly to the Chief, 3R Program Management. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Vehicle Technician will assist in the refurbishment of equipment and vehicles returned from peacekeeping operations for the following duties: • Services and repairs vehicles such as heavy equipment, including heavy-duty truck and semi-tractors, material handling equipment, excavators, skidders, hydraulics, bulldozers, graders, cranes, and backhoes to manufacturers' specifications and standards in accordance with vehicle manufacture standards and schedules. • Ensures that all relevant safety procedures have been followed when repairing and fitting replacement components and parts. • Conducts pre-delivery vehicle inspections, maintenance, and repair activities on UN-owned vehicles such as heavy equipment, including heavy-duty truck and semi-tractors, material handling equipment, excavators, skidders, hydraulics, bulldozers, graders, cranes, and backhoes to manufacturers' specifications and standards. • Produces reports to document all servicing and repairs. • Assists in identifying, diagnosing, and rectifying mechanical and electrical systems on heavy equipment, including air brake and pneumatic systems, transmissions, and computer controls. • Assists with the identification of required spare parts for the refurbishment of the vehicle and equipment, and cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment. • Conduct rigorous testing to verify that the repaired asset meets required performance standards and operates correctly. • Performs any other tasks as required. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to electro-mechanical installations, construction, building management and industry codes and standards. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; the ability to perform analysis, modelling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making; 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. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands its applicability and limitations to office work; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows a willingness to learn new technology. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific QualificationValid driving license type B is required. Valid driving license type C is required. A valid forklift permit (3 tons) is required. A technical or vocational certificate in heavy-duty vehicle mechanic, or other related fields, is desirable. Work ExperienceAt least three (03) years of experience in maintaining and repairing various types of heavy-duty motor vehicles and related equipment is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to one year for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience in the application of the guidelines and procedures relative to the safe operation of workshop equipment, such as vehicle lifts, engine hoists, and various other electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, is required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).