Job Vacancy at the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania: Carpentry Maintenance Worker – Dar es Salaam, October 2026

Hiring Agency: U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam
Position: Carpentry Maintenance Worker
Announcement Number: DaresSalaam-2026-028
Job Grade: LE-5
Number of Vacancies: 1
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Annual Salary: TZS 22,193,475
Application Period: 16 October – 30 October 2026
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Hiring Path: Open to the public
Security Clearance: Public Trust – Background Investigation
Telework: Not available

About the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania

The U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam represents the United States in Tanzania and supports diplomatic relations, cooperation and other official activities between the two countries. The Embassy maintains facilities and residential properties that support its operations and personnel.

The Embassy is inviting applications from eligible and qualified candidates for the position of Carpentry Maintenance Worker in its Facilities Maintenance Office.

Job Overview

The Carpentry Maintenance Worker will carry out scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance, repairs and installation work on interior building assemblies, furnishings and fixtures in Embassy buildings and facilities, including government-owned and leased residential properties.

The successful candidate will repair, adjust and install doors, windows, hardware, wall and ceiling finishes, floor coverings, sunshades, blinds, fixed furnishings and other interior components. The role also involves painting surfaces, replacing glazing materials, maintaining carpentry equipment and supporting the safe and efficient operation of Embassy facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Operations – 50%

• Enter work orders relating to system and equipment problems and coordinate with personnel responsible for executing the work.
• Install and repair building assemblies, including walls, ceilings, floors, doors, partitions and fittings, as well as fixed and movable furnishings and fixtures.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable codes and manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Respond to emergency calls outside normal working hours when there is an imminent threat to personnel safety or structural integrity.
• Install, remove, relocate and repair interior finishes, furnishings, fixtures and other building components.
• Install, remove, relocate and repair interior partitions, flooring, panels, suspended ceilings, countertops and mouldings made from composite materials, wood and metal.
• Assemble and repair items using appropriate joining techniques, glues and adhesives for wood, veneers and countertops.
• Erect, disassemble and relocate modular furniture and interior shading assemblies.
• Patch, repair, replace and install drywall, plaster walls, ceiling assemblies and related accessories.
• Install, replace, repair and open a wide variety of mechanical locks.
• Identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions to ensure systems and equipment meet design requirements and manufacturers’ operating parameters.
• Order and maintain stocks of carpentry and painting supplies and replacement parts.
• Assist in developing and implementing testing and inspection checklists to ensure quality work by contractors and staff.
• Contribute to the safety programme managed by the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer.

2. Maintenance – 40%

• Perform preventive maintenance by inspecting, adjusting and troubleshooting carpentry shop equipment.
• Lubricate machines, change and sharpen saw blades, and adjust drive-belt tensions.
• Maintain doors, windows, hardware, wall and floor coverings, sunshades and blinds, coordinating work with other trades as required.
• Carry out routine maintenance on equipment, including lubricating machines, changing filters and cleaning hoses, lines, spray applicators and air-compressor components.
• Inspect, repair and replace deteriorated caulking and sealants to maintain weather-tight seals and prevent moisture infiltration from external elements.
• Maintain smoke barriers and the integrity of pressurised interior spaces.
• Conduct routine inspections of systems and prepare written condition reports, including key performance indicators, in accordance with Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Annual Facility Condition Survey and Annual Inspection Summary requirements.
• Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive preventive maintenance programme for building assemblies, site features, equipment and associated components.

3. Logistics – 10%

• Record and compile operational data and complete and maintain relevant forms, logs and reports.
• Assist in preparing documentation for maintenance, repair and renovation projects, including soliciting and monitoring contractors.
• Escort local contractors within Embassy facilities when required.

The position holder may also be required to perform other duties assigned by the agency.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• Completion of secondary school (O Level) is required.

Applicants should address this education requirement in the Education section of their Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA).

Work Experience

• At least three years of experience in the repair and maintenance of building assemblies, furnishings and fixtures.

Applicants should describe their relevant experience in the Major Duties and Responsibilities section of the ERA application.

Language Requirements

• English: Level 2 – Limited Knowledge in speaking, reading and writing.
• Swahili: Level 3 – Good Working Knowledge in speaking, reading and writing.

Language proficiency may be tested. Applicants should clearly state their language skills in the application.

Job Knowledge and Technical Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate competence in the following areas:

• Maintaining and repairing building finishes, assemblies, components, fixtures and furnishings using carpentry and general building construction skills.
• Setting up and operating various woodworking and metalworking machines, power tools and hand tools in accordance with accepted trade practices and safety procedures.
• Using electronic measuring devices and recording instruments.
• Testing control assemblies, checking tolerances, diagnosing faults and determining whether equipment operates according to design requirements and applicable U.S. and Tanzanian regulations.
• Reading and working from sketches, architectural and engineering drawings, specifications and material lists.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to identify problems and potential hazards, report issues and recommend solutions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to respond to enquiries from end users.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, under pressure and within tight schedules.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and respond to emergency calls at any hour.
• A current driving licence is required.

Employment Conditions

Selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain the required security and medical clearances. All selected candidates will undergo a background investigation and pre-employment medical examination.

The successful candidate must be able to begin work within a reasonable period after receiving the necessary agency authorisation and clearances.

The position requires occasional travel and does not provide reimbursement for relocation expenses.

Salary and Benefits

The advertised annual salary is TZS 22,193,475.

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers a compensation package that may include health, separation and other benefits, subject to applicable eligibility and employment conditions.

Required Application Documents

All applicants must upload the applicable documents to their ERA application:

• Proof of citizenship.
• Work permit, if applicable.
• Secondary school certificate (O Level).
• Resume or CV.

Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants must also submit applicable supporting documents, including:

• Copy of the sponsor’s travel orders or assignment notification.
• Passport copy.
• DD-214 Member Copy 4, Veterans Affairs letter or other supporting documentation, where applicable.
• SF-50, where applicable.

Applicants should ensure that all required documents are submitted. Incomplete applications may be disqualified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official U.S. Department of State Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) vacancy portal.

Official application link:

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?jnum=78215&orgId=22

Applicants should:

1. Open the official vacancy announcement.
2. Select the “Apply to This Vacancy” option.
3. Complete the ERA application form.
4. Provide detailed information about their education, work experience, language proficiency and relevant technical skills.
5. Upload all required supporting documents.
6. Submit the completed application before the deadline.

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026.

For enquiries, contact the Embassy’s Human Resources Section:

• Telephone: 022-229-4148
• Email: DAR-Recruitment@state.gov

For further employment information, visit the U.S. Mission Tanzania Careers website.

Important: Applicants should ensure that their ERA applications explicitly address all required qualifications, experience, language skills and technical competencies before submission.

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