Maintenance Mechanic (Plumbing)
U.S. Mission Iraqlast week
- Salary
- Not disclosed
- Job type
- Full time
- Location
- Erbil
- Deadline
- Sep 21, 2026
The U.S. Mission in Iraq is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic (Plumbing) for the Facility Management Office at the U.S. Consulate General in Erbil. The position requires plumbing experience on commercial or industrial facilities, a valid Class B driver's license, and basic English along with working knowledge of Kurdish or Arabic.
About the job
The U.S. Mission in Iraq is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Maintenance Mechanic (Plumbing) position in the Facility Management Office (FAC) at the U.S. Consulate General Erbil.
Announcement Number: Erbil-2026-034S (S – Substitution of Experience for Education)
Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic (Plumbing)
Position Grade: FSN-06
Requirements
- Three (3) years’ experience working as a journey-level plumber in the repair and maintenance of plumbing/mechanical systems in commercial or industrial facilities is required.
- Must have experience working with PVC, CPVC, copper, galvanized, concrete, and black pipe, circulation and well pumps, and water treatment equipment.
- Or Using Substitution Experience for Education
- Six (6) years’ experience working as a journey-level plumber in the repair and maintenance of plumbing/mechanical systems in commercial or industrial facilities is required.
- English language (Limited knowledge) speaking, reading & writing is required. (This will be assessed during the interview)
- Kurdish OR Arabic (Good working knowledge) speaking, reading & writing is required. (This may be tested).
- Must have a valid, current license for (Class B vehicles).
- Must have had a valid driver's license for a minimum of five (5) years.
- Completion of secondary school (12th Grade) is required.
- Completion of vocational training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level plumbers and mechanical system specialists trained in the maintenance of commercial or industrial buildings/facilities is required.
- Training through a recognized apprenticeship program provided by a trade union is considered acceptable.
- Completion of an Intermediate School, Middle School (9th grade) is required.
Notes
- 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.
- 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.
Skills
- Plumbing
- Class B driving licence
- Pumps maintenance
- Water treatment equipment
Details
- Profession
- Plumber
- Category
- Trades & Labour
- Education
- No requirement
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Languages
- English
How to apply
- Visit the Embassy Job Page
- Click on the "Job Opportunities" link
- Open the Vacancy Announcement, Click "Apply" to submit your application (You may need to create account or login).
- Good Luck!