Background/Context:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has been working in Syria since 2012, delivering programs in protection, health, economic recovery, and early childhood development in Idlib, Aleppo, Raqqa, Hasakah, and Deir ez-Zor, with programs recently expanding to Hama, Rural Damascus, and Homs. With a team of over 700 staff, the IRC has successfully built strong trust and relationships with local communities, ensuring easy access and effective service delivery. The IRC also plays a pivotal role among NGOs, donors, and coordination committees in Syria, occupying influential positions and constantly adapting to the evolving context. In response to recent developments and the formation of the new government, the IRC deployed a team to Damascus in December 2024 to establish operations there and actively participate in coordination committees for newly accessible areas across Syria—including parts of northeast and northwest Syria, and previously inaccessible areas in the south and center of the country. The organization is currently adapting its operations to expand service coverage and improve operational efficiency.
Job overview:
A maintenance technician is the person responsible for general maintenance and repairs within an organization. They perform a variety of tasks requiring diverse technical skills to keep buildings and facilities in good working order and operating efficiently. A maintenance technician’s duties include damage assessment, simple and complex repairs, maintenance of small appliances and equipment, and installation of new furniture and appliances.
Responsibilities :
• Damage and Malfunction Assessment: Inspect buildings and facilities to identify potential damage and problems requiring repair.
• Repairs and Maintenance: Perform minor maintenance work such as restoration, painting, and replacing damaged parts to keep facilities in good working order.
• Appliance Maintenance: Maintain and repair small appliances and equipment such as faucets, electrical appliances, and household items.
• Installation: Install new furniture and appliances and ensure they are functioning correctly.
• Records Management: Accurately document all work completed, recording time taken and materials used.
• Inventory Management: Monitor the stock levels of materials and tools needed for maintenance work and prepare a list of required materials.
• Emergency Management: Provide support in emergencies, such as water leaks or power outages, to minimize negative impacts.
• Communication and Coordination: Handle maintenance requests from staff and coordinate with management to ensure work is completed effectively.
• Safety: Adhere to safety standards while performing work and ensure their implementation to maintain a safe working environment.
• Reporting: Communicate with management regarding maintenance issues and submit periodic reports on completed maintenance work and related problems.
• Maintenance Improvement: Advise on maintenance improvements and upgrades that can be implemented to enhance facility efficiency. Perform any other duties as required from time to time.
Job Requirements:
• Must be able to read and write, preferably with a secondary education.
• At least one year of experience in maintenance and repair, whether within local or international institutions or organizations, or at home.
Work Location: Idlib – Sarmada
How to apply
Those interested can apply through the following link here before February 15th (2-26).