Building Services Technician
University of Oxford
| Location: | Oxford |
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| Salary: | £34,982 to £40,855 per annum (Grade 6) |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 17th October 2024 |
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| Closes: | 27th November 2024 |
| Job Ref: | 176055 |
Location: Denys Wilkinson Building, Keble Road, Oxford
This post is a re-advertisement previous applicants need not apply
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to working on virus detection during a pandemic.
Oxford Physics is one of the largest and most eminent departments in Europe – pursuing forefront research alongside training the next generation of leaders in Physics.
The department of Physics are looking to recruit a Building Services Technician in a full time permanent position.
The Building Services Technician role works within the Physics Building Services Team, which is based in the central function of the department supporting all six sub-departments within the Physics department.
The building services team is a multi-disciplined team of 12 covering a range specialties. We do maintenance, logistics, compliance monitoring & testing, and office/lab renovations.
The post holder will work closely with our management team and be responsible for:
- Leading and advising the department in matters of compressed air and process chilled water.
- Triaging faults and organise repair on the above systems.
- Look after the preventative maintenance contracts on the above systems.
- As Physics evolves, alter/extend/remove these systems to suit the new purpose of the space.
This role reports to the Deputy Facilities manager - Senior Electrician for allocation of works, the prioritisation, planning and carrying out of tasks and works closely with the rest of the team. You will have an amount of independence of action and should be self-sufficient and able to prioritise your own workload to ensure that safety and operationally critical work is carried out to meet deadlines.
This post is a re-advertisement previous applicants need not apply
The Physics department operates a helpdesk system for the reactive and planned maintenance with the planned maintenance managed through a database. This post makes assessment of and provides the maintenance on Air Compressors and Process chilled water systems.
What we offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
About you
The postholder must have Significant experience in Water Chillers and related pipe work systems and/or Air Compressors and sysems delivering compressed air to Laboratories. Ideally be able to modify and install new pipework. You also have excellent interpersonal skills to deliver customer service excellence. An awareness of relevant health and safety policies. A flexible approach to work and IT experience on Microsoft packages are also essential
Application process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday, 27th November 2024.
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