Company Description
The U.S. Mission in Germany is one of the largest U.S. Diplomatic Missions in the world, due in large to its vital geographical situation, its political, and commercial importance in Europe. The U.S. Mission comprises the Embassy in Berlin and five consulates in Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, and Leipzig. We are curious, passionate, collaborative, and sincere. Our daily efforts contribute to the support of the German-American partnership, making amazing things happen.
Application Deadline: Thursday, October 08, 2026
Application platform: https://de.usembassy.gov/jobs/
Annual Salary: € EUR 58423
Responsibilities
In this position you would be employed as a journeyman level Electrical Controls Technician to carry out skilled maintenance and repair work throughout the New Embassy Compound & New Consulate Compound (NEC & NCC) on critical and non-critical electrical components within the functional/office buildings, on-compound ancillary support and residential buildings, above and below ground infrastructures, recreational facilities, and other owned/leased properties.
Qualifications
You have completed the Secondary Education as well as successfully completed a specialized vocational training program as journeyman level electricians and mechanical system specialist trained in the maintenance of commercial or industrial buildings/facilities. A portion of the training must be in Electrical Controls and Automated Systems Technology.
Furthermore you were able to gain work experience working at journeyman-level in the installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial building electrical systems including power generation and distribution systems, grounding, and digital building controls and automated systems.
What we offer
We offer an excellent international environment, an attractive compensation package, German Social Security, a performance-related bonus system, an employer-sponsored pension scheme, paid public holidays – both German and U.S. holidays, and generous vacation entitlements. More information concerning the benefits of working for the U.S. Mission Germany can be found on our website.
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