Vehicle Technician

Refurbishment of the UN-owned fleet of assets and equipment in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards and industry best practices.

Six (06) months

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all Secretariat Entities, Peacekeeping and Special Political Missions, Agencies, Funds and Programmes of the UN system worldwide. This position is located in the United Nations Global Service Centre, Brindisi, Italy within the 3R Program of the Supply Chain Service. The Vehicle Technician will work under the supervision of the Chief, 3R Programme. The individual contractors will be performing the following duties: • Removes, welds, re-installs and aligns body panels, doors, bonnets/hoods, tailgates and related hardware; adjust gaps and ensure correct fit and operation. • Pounds out or patch dents in sheet metal and other minor body damage; removes rust and cleans the work surface (e.g., grease and dirt) prior to repair and refinishing works. • Replaces damaged body parts, including bumpers, fenders, hoods, trims, and other components and welds replacement parts into place. • Masks and protects parts not to be painted or coated; fills cavities and dents with putty to attain a smooth surface; sands and grinds surfaces; mixes paint according to specification; selects and mixes coating liquid to produce the desired color. • Primes and paints surfaces using a spray gun or brush as appropriate; heats and sprays wax onto products after they are tested for prolonged surface protection • Removes and refits moldings, seals, badges, lamps and exterior/interior trim pieces; ensures that parts are secured and watertight where applicable. • Replaces and repairs automotive glass (e.g., windscreens and side/rear windows) and related components, as required; performs basic water leak checks after installation. • Operates and maintains body shop equipment and tools (e.g., welders, grinders, sanders, dent pullers) in a safe manner; keeps the workspace clean and organized and dispose of waste materials in accordance with applicable procedures. • Performs post-repair/refinishing inspections and final sign-off checks (e.g., panel fit and alignment, finish quality, trim refit, leaks/overspray) and report non-conformities for corrective action. • Ensures that all relevant safety procedures are followed when repairing and fitting replacement components and parts. • Reports all executed services and repairs. • Assists with the identification of required materials and parts. • Performs any other related tasks as required.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required. • At least three (03) years of professional/technical experience in vehicle body repair and refinishing (e.g., dent removal, panel repair/replacement and alignment, surface preparation, painting) is required. • Experience in the application of guidelines and procedures relative to the safe operation of workshop/bodyshop equipment (e.g., vehicle lifts, welders, grinders, sanders, spray equipment and pneumatic/hydraulic tools) is required. • Valid driving license type B is required. • Valid driving license type C is desirable. • A technical or vocational certificate in mechanics or other related fields is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

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