Title:  Maintenance Technician (Electro Mechanical & Equipment)

​Requisition ID: 6100 
Grade: G4 
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: 50,032 EUR 
Application Deadline: 21-Aug-2025, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

Vacancy Announcement
This post is for local recruitment only.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

I. Organizational Context

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability.  The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID 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 ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.

The Directorate of Corporate Services and Operations (COR), headed by a Managing Director, is responsible and accountable for the management of UNIDO’s human, financial and material resources, ensuring the capacity of the Organization to fulfil its mandate. The Directorate oversees a full range of financial, human resources, learning and staff development, procurement, information technology and general services to meet the service support needs of the Organization as a whole. Additionally, the Directorate houses the Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women Unit and the Ethics and Accountability Unit as well as oversees their operations. Furthermore, the Directorate provides guidance on personnel security and safety matters and ensures the overall coordination of UNIDO’s response in this regard.

This position is located under the Facility Management Services. 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 G4 level the incumbent is expected to perform general as well as targeted processes focusing on basic service delivery and support services within the organizational environment and team. 

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.

II. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the close supervision of the Team Leader and other team members, the incumbent will provide multi-skilled functions to assist the work across the BMS Workshops. These efforts will be distributed over the Electro Mechanic functions at 80% and in Electrical Equipment assignments at 20%. The incumbent carries out independently the following routine tasks related to the maintenance and repair of elevators, escalators, automatic doors, security bollards and barriers, electro mechanical machines as well as electrical equipment.

• 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.
• Perform inspections and assist in the testing of the elevators and escalators and identify and report problems in a succinct and understandable manner to the Team Leader and supervising Manager.
• Assist in the carrying out of the repair and maintenance of façade cleaning equipment, and also assist the team members in the operation of the Gondola cleaning platform.
• 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 recorded accordingly in the Facility Management Electronic Workorder Platform.
• Oversee and manage the required inspection of the TUEV and maintain the technical documentation and inspection reports of all technical equipment and tools such as cranes, hoisting platforms, electrical trolleys, paper and garbage presses, pressure tanks, lightning protection, fall arresting devices, anti-fall guards and personal safety equipment.
• Carry out all duties with due consideration of applicable/prevailing security instructions, Austrian and EU norms and environmental- and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

III. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 

Core Values

WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.

WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.

WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.

Key Competencies

WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.

WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.

WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.

WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.

IV. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Education:

Completed secondary education supported by the certification of a completed apprenticeship (Gesellenbrief) in electro mechanic or related field is required. Completed vocational higher education (HTL or equivalent) is desirable.  The certificate in electro-mechanic or related field from HTL or equivalent vocational higher education institution is accepted in lieu of the completed apprenticeship.

Technical and Functional Experience:

A minimum of six (6) years of job-related work experience (Mechatronic / Electro Mechanical Technician).

E-mail (Developing proficiency), Internet (Developing proficiency), Spreadsheets (Developing proficiency), Word processing (Developing proficiency). Basic knowledge in AUTOCAD is an advantage

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.

Ability to work in shifts from 06.00am until 14.00pm and 13.00pm until 19:00pm. Work on weekends and outside the regular schedule may be required for essential maintenance and repair works. 

Languages:

Working knowledge of English and German is required.

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.

Notice to applicants:
UNIDO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. If you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Vacant positions within UNIDO are advertised on the official UNIDO website. Should you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of UNIDO and requesting payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unido.org