Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

​Requisition ID: 7809
Grade: G3
Country: Austria
Duty Station: Vienna
Category: General Service/Admin. Support
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Staff-Full-time
Appointment Type: Fixed Term - 100 series
Indicative Minimum Net Annual Salary: 44,407.00 EUR
Application Deadline: 19-Aug-2026, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

Vacancy Announcement
This post is for local recruitment only.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
UNIDO welcomes applications from qualified persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities to support full participation in the recruitment process and in the performance of their duties.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty and hunger reduction, inclusive and fair globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013, the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019 as well as the Riyadh Declaration adopted at the twenty-first session of UNIDO General Conference in 2025, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Member States. The relevance of this mission as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of inclusive and sustainable industrial development, however, applies to all SDGs.

The medium-term programme framework (MTPF) 2026 - 2029 is UNIDO’s core strategic document and it is in line with UNIDO’s Vision 2050. It sets a renewed vision to support Member States and shape their industries for development. The priorities include fair and sustainable global and regional supply chains, ending hunger through innovation and local value addition, renewable and clean energy, sustainable energy access and climate action. Cross-cutting priorities focus on industrial and economic policy advice, skills development, fostering digitalization and artificial intelligence, gender equality and the empowerment of women, supporting youth, promoting cleaner production and circular economy, and leveraging private sector investment and development finance.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards-related activities; and (iv) convening and fostering partnerships for knowledge and technology transfer, investment mobilization, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Sub-regional Offices and Country Offices.

This position is located under the Facility Management Services (BMS) in the Directorate of Corporate Services and Operations (COR). As part of the common services, on behalf of and financed by the VBOs, the Facility Management Services (COR/BMS) of UNIDO is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation, maintenance and repair of the Vienna International Centre (VIC) buildings and associated installations according to the local building codes and standards, and according to the VIC operating license conditions.

At the G-3 level the incumbent is expected to perform general support processes focusing on basic service delivery or information exchange within the organizational environment and team.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will provide multi-skilled functions to assist the work across the BMS Workshops. These efforts will be distributed over the electrical equipment assignments at 80% and electro installations functions at 20%. Under the close supervision of the Team Leader, G5, and overall guidance of the Buildings Management Officer, P4, the incumbent carries out independently simple and routine tasks related to the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment as well as electromechanical machines.

• Assist in maintenance and repair of electrical devices as well as replacement and connection of lamps, sockets, fuses, distribution boxes and cabling, further support moves and construction works in terms of electrical works.
• Perform routine assembling, testing and maintenance of electro mechanic machines, equipment and components such as automatic doors, barriers at gates, rolling shutters, waste drop chutes, compact shelves and cabinets, airlift, etc. according to construction drawings and installation manuals.
• Assist the Team Leader and the project manager in site supervision of electrical projects such as replacing fluorescent lights with LED lights, replacement of power lines and distribution boxes, outside lights, lightning protection and emergency and safety installations. Assist the manager with supervising maintenance contractors, support in accessing the site, ensuring safety on site, testing, if the delivered work and material complies with the norms and technical requirements.
• Assemble, install, test, adjust, find standard faults, repair, replace electric components, systems, switchboards, wiring and control panels, lighting fixtures and protection according to testing procedures, construction drawings, wiring diagrams and installation manuals.
• Ensure that rules and regulations are being followed, that machines, equipment and material are handled in a competent, proper and safe manner, that protective clothing, such as masks, gloves and shoes are worn when required, and that tools are stored safely and properly in the Workshop.
• Keep abreast of the latest technology, norms and standards. Discuss new products and techniques and their appliance in the VIC with other team members as well as with the Team Leader.
• Ensure that all the relevant information related to the work assigned has been appropriately recorded in the Facility Management Electronic Work Order Platform.
• Carry out all duties with due consideration of applicable/prevailing security instructions, norms and environmental- and quality standards. Able to work in shift until 19:00hrs.
• Perform other related duties as required. The UNIDO Staff Performance Management System reinforces the collaboration within formal units as well as among cross-functional teams. In this context, the incumbent collaborates with his/her supervisor and colleagues, within as well as outside the unit. Within the formal teams, the incumbent may be expected to backstop other team members as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Education: Completed secondary education supplemented by completed apprenticeship and journeyman certificate (“Gesellenbrief”) in Electro-Mechanics or Electro-technics or equivalent field is required. Completed higher technical school (HTL) in the field of Electro-technics or electro-mechanics or other related subjects is an asset.

Technical and Functional Experience:

A minimum level of professional experience aligned with the educational qualification is required, as follows:

• Secondary education combined with apprenticeship and journeyman certificate ("Gesellenbrief"): at least 2 years of relevant professional experience as a technician in Electrical, Electro-Mechanical or a related field.
• First-level university degree or higher in a relevant field: at least 1 year of relevant professional experience as a technician in Electrical, Electro-Mechanical or a related field.

Ability to use e-mail, internet, spreadsheets and word processing applications is required.

Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is desirable.

Physical Requirements:

Good physical condition is required as work involves considerable physical exertion, e.g. walking long distances, standing, crouching, lifting and carrying heavy objects and working on high scaffolds and ladders or in inconvenient positions. Work has often to be carried out at irregular working hours and within short notice.

Languages: Working knowledge of English and German is required.

CORE VALUES AND BEHAVIORS AND FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCE

Core Values

Excellence – Deliver high-quality results; continuously improve performance

Integrity – Uphold ethical standards; act transparently and responsibly

Inclusion – Promote respect, diversity, and fairness

Humility – Show self-awareness; value others’ contributions

Humanity – Act with compassion; align work with sustainable development

Core Behaviors

Connect & Collaborate - Build trust through communication and teamwork; Share knowledge and embrace diversity

Analyse & Plan - Use data and evidence for decision-making; Plan proactively and prioritize effectively

Deliver Results with Positive Impact - Take ownership and deliver quality outputs; Align work with UNIDO mission and objectives

Learn and Develop - Continuously develop skills; Seek feedback and share knowledge

Adapt and Innovate - Respond flexibly to change; Embrace innovation and new approaches

Functional Competence

Continuously develop and maintain expertise

Stay informed of industry trends and best practices

Apply knowledge to improve results and decision-making

Adopt new tools and technologies

Take ownership of professional development

For further information on salaries, refer to the International Civil Service Commission website: https://icsc.un.org/
Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.
All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.

Visit the UNIDO careers site for details on how to apply: https://careers.unido.org/
NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.
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