Maintenance Attendant (Structural Maintenance)

International Trade; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Embassy of Canada to the United States in Washington, DC seeks a maintenance technician to perform general services and ensure facilities integrity. Duties include drywall, painting, carpet installation, carpentry, and joinery tasks as part of a locally engaged staff team.

Candidates should have a secondary/high school diploma and at least one year of maintenance experience; proof of education will be required. The position operates 40 hours per week with on-site work and security screening.

Qualifications

• Secondary/High School Diploma or equivalent
• Equivalence may be demonstrated by one additional year of maintenance experience
• Candidates must provide proof of education

Skills

Maintenance experience

Drywall

Painting

Carpentry

Carpet installation

Joinery

Quality focus

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Secondary/High School Diploma

Job description

Selection Process Nº: 251039-6

Salary: 52,702 USD per annum and benefits

Term Details: This position is a Locally Engaged Staff position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in the USA

Job Function: General services

Classification: LE - G2

Location: The Embassy of Canada to the United States

Number of Vacancies: 1

Closing date for application: 11 October, 2026 at 23:59 UTC/GMT -5:00

AREA OF SELECTION

This position requires:

• A Secondary/High School Diploma (or equivalent) from a legally recognized Secondary/High School or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.*

*An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience refers to: one additional year of experience in maintenance field.

Note: Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education.

Language

The Following languages and proficiency levels are required for this job. Candidates will be formally assessed or requested to provide proof of certification on these levels.

Experience

In order to perform the duties relevant to this job, the following experience is required.

• One year cumulative experience in maintenance and structural repairs such as drywall, painting, carpet installation, and/or structural repairs.

All competencies will be assessed. All competencies must be met prior to appointment.

• Technical Knowledge of Drywall, Painting, Carpet installation, Carpentry, Joinery
• Thinking Things Through
• Focus on Quality and Detail
• Initiative and Action Oriented
• Oral Interaction
• Working with Others and Horizontal Leadership

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

• Trade Certification in drywall, carpet install, carpentry, joinery, or maintenance
• Experience in carpentry and joinery
• Drivers license

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Operational requirements will be assessed on a ``meet/does not meet'' basis and can be used to determine right fit of a candidate for the position.

• Hours of Work:Normal hours of work for this position are in accordance with Locally-Engaged Staff regulations of 40 hours per week.
• Overtime: Willingness to work overtime on short notice.
• Location of Work:Work is performed on-site.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position. They are to be maintained throughout the employment period.

• Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.
• Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Locally engaged employees at Canadian missions in the United States are encouraged to apply. Please note that management may consider different staffing approaches, including deployment, based on operational requirements and management discretion.

We offer a competitive salary, generous leave, 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental,long termdisability and a retirement savings plan. Please find a summary of our benefits package and information on employment eligibility at: Jobs at our offices in the United States

Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies. Canada’s strength is diversity and it has played a key role in Canada’s history and development.Because of this, the Consulate General of Canada values diversity,equityand inclusion in our workforce.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Carefully review the following:

• Please note that the Embassy of Canada to the United States does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.
• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Reference checks may be sought for candidates.
• Please note that the Embassy of Canada to the United States does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated (during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at [e-mail] to request specialized accommodation(a modification made to the standard assessment conditions, allowing individuals with disabilities to demonstrate their abilities on an assessment by removing barriers related to their specific needs). All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
• The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the Embassy of Canada to the United States, which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
• For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.
• The Government of Canada has established a multiple step salary scale as well as Terms and Conditions tailored to each country’s local labor environment. The Government of Canada does not negotiate salaries . Competitive benefits in line with local practices for each country are also provided in the gross compensation package .