Plumbing Maintenance Worker (Plumber)
Philippines
Plumbing Maintenance Worker (Plumber)
The U.S. Embassy in Manila is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Plumbing Maintenance Worker in its Facility Management office.
Job Details
- Announcement number: Manila-2026-107
- Employer: U.S. Embassy Manila
- Location: Manila, Philippines
- Open period: September 21 through October 16, 2026
- Salary: PHP 399,626 per year
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Series/Grade: LE-1210-5
- Appointment: Permanent; indefinite following successful completion of the probationary period
- Vacancies: One
- Telework: Not eligible
Duties
The Plumbing Maintenance Worker performs scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance and repair work on U.S. Mission buildings and facilities, including owned and leased residences.
- Repair and install plumbing systems and components.
- Support building and mechanical systems, potable-water treatment and storage, wastewater treatment, fire-sprinkler systems, swimming pools, and landscape-irrigation systems.
- Diagnose faults and complete maintenance and repairs in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Read and work from engineering drawings and specifications.
Qualifications
- Education: Completion of high school and/or vocational training from an accredited institute producing journeyman-level technicians, with a concentration in plumbing principles and applications.
- Experience: At least three years of experience repairing and maintaining building plumbing and mechanical systems and utility-treatment operations.
- English: Level 2 limited knowledge in speaking, reading, and writing.
- Tagalog: Level 3 good working knowledge in speaking, reading, and writing.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Maintenance and repair of plumbing and mechanical systems, fixtures, water-treatment systems, potable and wastewater plants, swimming pools, fire-sprinkler systems, sensors, alarms, building-automation systems, hydronic systems, and water heaters.
- Minor replacement of motors, valves, pumps, controls, and recording instruments.
- Testing control devices, diagnosing faults, and determining operating capacity against design requirements.
- Communication and interpersonal skills, teamwork, and the ability to perform under pressure and tight schedules.
Conditions of Employment
- The selected candidate must obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
- A background investigation is required, and a pre-employment medical examination may be required.
- The selected candidate must be able to begin work within four weeks after receiving agency authorization and required clearances or certifications.
- No relocation reimbursement or official travel is required.
How to Apply
Apply through the U.S. Department of State Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) system. Search for announcement Manila-2026-107 and submit a complete application before October 16, 2026.
Address all relevant education, experience, language proficiency, job knowledge, and skills in the ERA application. Upload all applicable supporting documents requested by ERA, such as education credentials, work or residency permits, language scores, licenses or certificates, and a resume.
For vacancy questions or to request the complete position description or a reasonable accommodation, contact the U.S. Embassy Manila HR Section at [email protected] or 5301-2000. This contact email is for information; applications must be submitted through ERA.