The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), the primary monetary authority for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) with its headquarters in Basseterre, Saint Christopher and Nevis, has announced an open call for qualified applicants from across ECCU member states to fill a vacant position of Facilities Maintenance Technician specializing in Electricals within the organization. The role is housed in the Facilities Maintenance Unit of the bank’s Support Services Management Department (SSMD).
The selected candidate will be permanently based at the ECCB’s headquarters in St. Kitts, with an initial two-year fixed-term contract. Following the completion of the initial contract term, the appointment may be renewed, or the technician may be transitioned to a permanent role within the bank, contingent on satisfactory work performance.
To be considered for the position, applicants must meet a set of clear academic and professional requirements. A minimum qualification of a technical certification from an accredited apprenticeship program, a diploma, or an associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology is required, with a full bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline listed as a preferred qualification. Candidates must also have 3 to 5 years of hands-on professional experience troubleshooting critical industrial machinery and building infrastructure, with prior experience working in a commercial office setting considered a strong advantage.
Beyond academic and experience credentials, the ECCB is seeking candidates with a robust skill set aligned to the role’s demands. Required soft and technical skills include advanced engineering and technical troubleshooting abilities, working knowledge of modern energy management protocols and regional building codes, strong written and verbal communication capabilities, advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, a proactive professional attitude and demonstrated strong work ethic, flexible scheduling, excellent time management and proven multitasking skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams while also completing independent work with minimal supervision.
The successful hire will report directly to both the Director of SSMD and the Facilities Engineer of the Facilities Maintenance Unit. Core job responsibilities include conducting specialized maintenance for campus solar energy systems and passenger elevators, servicing and inspecting core campus electrical infrastructure and specialized life safety systems, performing scheduled and reactive maintenance for the campus’s backup generator fleet, ensuring all work adheres to regional and organizational health and safety compliance standards, and completing any other job-related tasks assigned by the ECCB’s executive leadership and department management.
Interested candidates can access full vacancy details and official application forms via the ECCB’s official careers page at https://www.eccb-centralbank.org/careers. All applications must be submitted no later than Friday, June 19, 2026.
In addition to the completed application form, applicants are required to submit a full updated curriculum vitae, two original professional reference letters, certified copies of all academic and professional credentials, official academic transcripts, and a recent original or certified copy of a criminal record check or police character certificate. All supporting documentation can be uploaded directly to the corresponding fields in the online application form, or alternatively submitted via email to the ECCB’s Human Resource Department at [email protected].
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