Maintenance Inspector
Job Summary
The Maintenance Inspector works under the Engineer to inspect government-owned properties, ensuring they remain in operable condition and maintain structural integrity. The role involves managing maintenance and landscaping contracts, recommending repairs, and overseeing minor construction projects. Additionally, the incumbent serves as a Government Technical Monitor for facility services and ensures all assigned projects are completed effectively.
Responsibilities
- Inspect government-owned properties for integrity and aesthetics
- Direct contract personnel in maintenance and janitorial tasks
- Manage construction project planning, scoping, and administration
- Oversee invoicing and record-keeping for project funds
- Serve as Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for landscaping services
Required Skills
- Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing knowledge
- Proficiency with hand tools and construction meters
- Business level English (TOEIC 735+)
- Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1)
- 3+ years experience in maintenance or construction
Job Details
### Job Description
The incumbent, under direct supervision of the Engineer, inspects the Government-owned properties to assure their acceptable aesthetics, operable conditions, physical integrity, and also to pursue their maximum longevity. Responsible for working with, and at times, directing the contract personnel in the maintenance, landscaping, and janitorial sections. Incumbent recommends necessary repairs, preventive maintenance, minor improvements and construction projects. Responsible, when assigned, for all aspects of planning and performance of minor construction and repair projects. This includes formulating and preparing a detailed scope of work and administering all aspects of project from start to finish. The incumbent manages contracts, processes invoicing, and maintains a records of available funds. Incumbent serves as an incidental oerator of official vehicle and needts all requirements outlined in the regulations. Serves as Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for Gardening/Landscaping Maintenance Service.
### Working Hours
Full-time - 40 hours per week Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 17:30, with 1 hour lunch break.
### Job Requirements
- Education: At least 2 years of fulltime, post-secondary study at college or university.
- Experience: At least three years of experience in maintenance or construction field as a technician, maintenance inspector, construction inspector, or quality control member.
- Language: Good Working Knowledge English and fluent Japanese are required.
- Job Knowledge: Good working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and painting work, related to general maintenance of facilities, equipment of buildings and residences, and their furniture, furnishings and appliances.
- Skills And Abilities: Be able to use hand tools and construction meters.
- English Level: Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860)
- Japanese Level: Fluent(JLPT Level 1 or N1)
### Benefits and Other Info
- Employment Insurance (Koyou Hoken) and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance (Rousai Hoken) coverage is provided.
- The Mission does not provide Employee Pension Insurance (Kousei Nenkin) or Health Insurance (Kenkou Hoken), but provides coverage for National Pension Fund (Kokumin Nenkin Kikin).
- Severance pay is provided after one year of service and if all other criteria are met.
- Holidays: Embassy/Consulates are closed on most American and Japanese holidays. 13 days each of Annual and Sick Leave is granted per year. Family Leave up to 40 hours per year.
- Job Contract Period: Permanent (Probationary period is six months). Retirement age is 70.