Driver and Maintenance Officer

The Embassy of Denmark in Washington D.C. has an opening for a full time experienced Driver and Maintenance Officer.

 

Main tasks and responsibilities
As our new colleague in the Embassy’s Administration Department, your responsibilities will be two-fold: (1) you will be responsible for providing professional transportation for Embassy staff and delegations, and (2) you will be responsible for contributing to maintaining the Embassy buildings and surroundings. Your tasks will include

• Transportation for Embassy staff and visiting delegations in Embassy vehicles, incl. back up as Ambassador’s driver
• General indoor and outdoor facility maintenance of the Embassy and the official Residence, incl. outdoor grounds
• Attending to care and appearance of Embassy vehicles
• Minor repairs and contact to external service providers
• Performing other duties as assigned

Your work will be planned on a daily basis together with your team colleagues and tasks will be approximately divided 50/50 between maintenance and driving. Each area will be equally important and prioritised in this position.

 

Required qualifications
• Experienced professional driver, preferable with knowledge of driving in Washington DC
• Experience with basic general facility maintenance
• Driver’s license and clean driving record
• Being able to spot needs for basic building maintenance 
• Professional and punctual
• Flexible with working hours
• Able to do heavy lifting occasionally
• Good oral communication skills are essential
• Good English skills required
• Positive attitude and good team player
• Clean criminal records 

We offer
• An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of diverse tasks
• Great colleagues and a Scandinavian work environment where we practice freedom under responsibility

 

Employment conditions
• You will be offered full time employment for 3 years with the possibility of extension on a local contract 
• You are employed with a work week of an average of 37 working hours, including a 30 minutes daily lunch break, but you are employed without an upper working hour limit
• Some evening work must be expected during high level visits
• You will be entitled to 25 days of paid vacation per year
• Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results
• Attractive health insurance 
• Benefits and other conditions will be based on the Embassy’s Staff Handbook
• Full time employment for 3 years on a local contract with the possibility of extension 

Application and recruitment process 
To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, recommendations) in English to Head of Administration Martin Bo Brander at [email protected] marked “Driver and Maintenance Officer” no later than March 17th, 2023.

The Embassy embraces equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

The chosen candidate must be able to present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment, and must have a driver’s license and an impeccable driving record.

Starting date is April 1st 2023 or as soon as possible after security clearance

 

Questions
For any questions regarding the position, please contact Martin Bo Brander [email protected] / +1 (202) 894-3520.