U.S. EMBASSY LUSAKA — VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
U.S. Mission Zambia | Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA)
Position: Masonry/Painting/Welding Team Lead (All Interested Applicants / All Sources)
Announcement Number: LUSAKA-2026-030
Hiring Agency: Embassy of the United States of America – Lusaka
Department/Section: Facilities Management Section
Series/Grade: LE – 1210-7
Salary: ZMW 242,848.78 / Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Appointment Type: Permanent
Open Period: 26 October 2026 – 09 November 2026
Position Summary & Overview:
The U.S. Embassy in Lusaka is looking for an experienced technical supervisor for the position of Masonry/Painting/Welding Team Lead in the Facilities Management Section. The incumbent supervises and directs the work of masons, painters, and welders performing fabrication, structural maintenance, surface finishing, and building upgrades across all embassy compounds and residential quarters.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervising and coordinating daily masonry, metal fabrication/welding, and painting projects across government-owned and leased facilities.
- Planning work schedules, allocating assignments via the Computerized Maintenance Management System (GMMS), and ensuring on-time project completion.
- Overseeing quality control on masonry brickwork, plastering, tile installation, structural welding, metal security grilles, and protective paint coatings.
- Reading and interpreting technical construction drawings, blueprints, and architectural layouts.
- Ensuring full compliance with occupational health and safety standards, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and fire safety regulations.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Education: Completion of Secondary School (Grade 12 Certificate) plus a Trade Certificate in Welding & Metal Fabrication, Bricklaying/Masonry, or Painting & Decorating.
- Experience: Hands-on technical experience in welding, masonry, and painting trades, with demonstrated experience leading or supervising maintenance crews.
- Skills & Knowledge: Strong practical expertise across structural maintenance trades, ability to estimate material requirements, strong leadership, and basic computer proficiency.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit their application online through the Department of State’s Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) portal:
🔗 Online Application Portal: Click Here to Apply on the U.S. Embassy ERA Portal
Closing Date for Applications: 09 November 2026
To apply for this job please visit erajobs.state.gov .
