Electrical Maintenance Worker at the U.S. Embassy in Belgium M/V/X

Announcement Number: Brussels-2026-017-R2 Hiring Agency: Embassy Brussels Position Title: Electrical Maintenance Worker (open to all) Open Period: 09/02/2026 -09/30/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1 Series/Grade: LE - 1210 6 Salary: EUR €4,158/Per Month Work Schedule: Full-time - 38 hours per week Promotion Potential: LE-NA

Duty Location(s): 1 in Brussels, BE Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section 000-000-0000 jobs.usembassy.be@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path: • Open to the public Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: This position is open to: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

For USEFM - FP grade is FP-08. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C. Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of initial one-year contract. Marketing Statement:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Belgium is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Electrical Maintenance Worker in the Facility Management Office to work from its warehouse located in Zaventem.

Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Operation

• Repairs malfunctioning electrical systems and ensures that all tasks are completed in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturers' recommendations.
• Plans the layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, including drawing preliminary sketches and making cost estimates for materials and services. Monitors and inspects generator equipment to detect problems; controls generator output; installs standby generators and ensures operational condition in emergencies.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures.
• Responds to emergency calls during off-duty hours when critical systems stop functioning or when there is an imminent threat to the safety of personnel or structural integrity.
• Assists in developing and executing testing and inspection checklists to ensure quality work by contractors and staff.
• Contributes to the safety program managed by the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer.

Maintenance

• Performs preventive maintenance by inspecting, adjusting, and troubleshooting electrical systems to ensure reliable operation and uninterrupted electrical current to critical facilities.
• Inspects electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with the reporting requirements of the Overseas Buildings Operations Annual Facility Condition Survey and Annual Inspection Summary.
• Tests electrical systems and circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety.

Logistics

• Records and compiles operational data, completing and maintaining forms, logs, and reports.
• Assists in preparing documents for maintenance, repair and renovation, including soliciting and monitoring contractors.
• Escorts local contractors at post facilities when required.

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) certification.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (15 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Requirements

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) certification.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (15 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required and/or completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with a concentration in electrical principles and applications is required.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test. You must complete the application form and provide the