Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Maintenance and Alteration Unit (MAU), Plant Engineering Section (PES), Facilities and Commercial Activities (FCAS), Division of Administration (DOA), Department of Operational Support (DOS). The Department of Operational Support was established to provide operational advisory services to operating entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, offices away from headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions. The Facilities and Commercial Activities Service (FCAS) operates the Headquarters complex, striving to provide effective and efficient planning, management, maintenance and operation for all existing physical facilities and assets at the UN Headquarters, New York. FCAS also supports office and conference facilities, property management, travel and transportation services, archives and records management, mail and pouch operations, catering, giftshop and the United Nations Postal Administration. The incumbent reports to the General Foreperson of the MAU.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the General Foreperson of the Maintenance and Alteration Unit (MAU), the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Management of the Carpet and Upholstery Shop and its staff: – Reviews work orders received through iNeed and assign work to appropriate staff members. – Inspects work performed by staff members to ensure proper quality. – Coordinates scheduled annual leave for staff. – Manages material and supply inventory for Carpet and Upholstery shops. – Provides estimates for completion of carpeting, flooring, blinds, drapery, and upholstery projects. – Responsible for shop safety and ensures work is performed by staff in a safe manner. – Conduct performance reviews of staff members. – Responsible for developing, mentoring, and training more junior staff members. – Assesses the general condition of Carpeting, Drapery, Blinds and Upholstery throughout UNHQ and makes recommendations regarding scheduled replacement of large expenditure items and proactively schedules minor repairs. Management of Associated Contractors: – Provides input for development of budgets for service contracts for Carpeting replacement and Drapery Installation and Maintenance. – Provides inputs for purchase of Upholstery supplies and for tools, equipment, and supplies utilized by in-house staff. Recycling and Shredding Services: – Reviews work orders for delivery and pick-up of “blue-bins” for Safe and Secure Disposal of documents by various UN Departments and coordinates work with the Custodial Vendor. – Schedules and coordinates the destruction of collected documents with paper shredding vendor. – Maintains documentation that pertains to document destruction and issues Certificates of Destruction to requesting entities. – Assists General Foreperson in coordinating and monitoring removal of trash, cardboard, single stream recycling, and construction and demolition (C&D) waste container and compactors. – Schedules vehicle access for security clearance. – Provides desk side trash receptacles when necessary and maintains inventory. – Perform other duties as necessary.

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. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of experience in Carpeting, Upholstery, or a related construction trade is required. Experience as a team lead supervisor is required. Experience in a supervisory capacity as a foreperson, manager or business owner is desirable. Experience in the carpeting trade, including installation of broadloom, carpet tiles, and ¾ with carpets is desirable. Experience in the Upholstery trade, including furniture restoration, sewing skills, and detailed knowledge of various fabrics is desirable. Experience in the management of third-party contractors is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. The selected candidate will be required to perform night shifts on rotation, in order to perform required off-peak maintenance work as well as to provide prompt response in case of emergencies.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.