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Electrical Maintenance Worker / Electrician (m/f)
Announcement Number:
ZAGREB-2026-001
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Zagreb
Position Title:
Electrical Maintenance Worker (Electrician)
- Open to all interested applicants
Open Period:
01/30/2026 - 02/12/2026
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series/Grade:
LE - 1210 6
Salary:
EUR €25,603 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential:
LE-6
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in
Zagreb, HR
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
[email protected]
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 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 probationary period
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 Zagreb, Croatia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Electrical Maintenance Worker (Electrician) in the Facilities Management office.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required
Duties
Working in the Facility Management section of the U.S. Embassy Zagreb, the Electrical Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled electrical preventive maintenance and repair work to all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.
This includes:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
- Security certificate; or
- Public Trust - Background Investigation security clearance.
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 4 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 required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
Qualifications:
Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and components experience as an electrical apprentice or installer is required.
Language:
English: Limited knowledge; speaking, reading and writing (will be tested).
Croatian: Good working knowledge; speaking, reading and writing.
Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Job Knowledge:
- Maintenance and repair of power and lighting circuits associated with switchboards and control gear in single-phase and polyphase systems.
- Minor component replacement and repairs of motors, generators, controls, and recording instruments.
- Electrical testing procedures in circuitry and control devices to monitor, diagnose faults, determine continuity, insulation resistance, impedance and capacity levels, all in accordance with host country regulations.
- Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications, electrical schematics, control circuits and material list.
Skills And Abilities:
- Communication and interpersonal skills to answer queries from end-users.
- Ability to work as part of a team, work under pressure and a tight schedule.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees:
Compensation Benefits:
- Bonus (1/12 of annual gross salary)
- Annual Performance salary-based increase
- Premium compensation for Overtime Work, Work on Holidays etc.
- 100% paid Sick leave (Up to 42 days)
- Time-off for both Croatian and U.S. Holidays (approx. 20 days off per year)
- Supplemental Health Benefit for employee and family members (including optical/dental/pediatric care)
For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.
Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:
A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER
- Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:
- Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.
- Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.
The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:
- Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.
- Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.
How to Apply:
- Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here.
- Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.
- You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
- A copy of the complete position description is attached to this vacancy.
- To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.
Required Documents:
Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
All Applicants:
- Residency Permit /Work Permit or Croatian ID Card
- Driver’s License
- School Certificate
In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:
- Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Passport copy
- DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
- HS Diploma/Certificate
- Driver’s License
Next Steps:
- The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website.
- Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.
