Building's Operation and Maintenance Technician

European Synchrotron Radiation Facility; France; Presencial; EUR 42 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility seeks a Building’s operation and maintenance technician to support the 41 buildings, 11 ha of green areas, and 20 km of underground networks. You will manage maintenance campaigns, organize relocations, and supervise safety inspections to ensure continuous, compliant site operation.

You will work within the Buildings & Infrastructure Group on a permanent contract, using CMMS tools and MS Project.

Qualificações

• Technician diploma in Building Construction or Building Maintenance or equivalent.
• Fluent French; professional English required for ESRF operations.
• Proficiency in WORD, EXCEL, MS Project, and CMMS software.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee landscaping, cleaning and vending machine frame contracts.
• Organise lab and office relocations and support ESRF events setup.
• Plan and coordinate building maintenance campaigns (doors, windows, painting, waterproofing).
• Manage user‑requested works, obtain quotations, purchases and supervise works.
• Monitor furniture and equipment for the on‑site guesthouse and restaurant.
• Organise safety inspections (fire hydrants, lifelines, doors, smoke extraction, handling tools).
• Ensure daily interface with the subcontractor in charge of waste management.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

French language

English language

Teamwork

Formação académica

Technician diploma in Building Construction or Building Maintenance

Ferramentas

Word

Excel

MS Project

CMMS / GMAO

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Organisation/Company European Synchrotron Radiation Facility Research Field Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 28 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 26-37-P-TID-BIG Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Buildings & Infrastructure Group is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of the ESRF site and technical infrastructure.

Within this group, the Operation and Maintenance team manages the operation and upkeep of 41 buildings (100,000 m²), green areas (11 ha), road infrastructure (7 ha), and 20 km of underground networks. The team also oversees handling tasks and ensures compliance with mandatory inspections for forklifts and overhead cranes.

To support and maintain essential facilities and services, we are looking for a motivated Building’s operation and maintenance technician. In this role, you will contribute to the smooth operation of the site by managing a variety of tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee landscaping, cleaningand vending machine frame contracts.
• Organise lab and office relocations and support the setup of ESRF scientific events (user meetings, poster sessions, etc.).
• Plan and coordinate building maintenance campaigns (doors, windows, painting, and waterproofing).
• Manage user-requested works, including obtaining quotations, purchases, and supervising works.
• Monitor furniture and specific equipment for the on-site guesthouse and restaurant.
• Organise and monitor mandatory safety inspections (fire hydrants, lifelines, automatic doors, smoke extraction systems, handling tools).
• Ensure daily interface with the sub-contractor in charge of the waste management contract.

Expected profile

• Technician diploma in Building Construction or Building Maintenance (BSc, Licence, HND, BTS, DUT, Bachelor, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in WORD, EXCEL, MS Project, and CMMS software (Computerised Maintenance Management System – GMAO in French).
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in maintenance, finishing works, construction, renovation projects, or mandatory inspections (building and handling equipment).
• Ability to write technical specifications, meeting reports, and cost estimations (considered an asset).
• Fluency in French and professional English (working language at ESRF).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Reactive, available, and autonomous in managing tasks and responsibilities.

Working conditions

Permanent contract.

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

What makes the ESRF experience unique…

Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries

Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges

Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022

Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life

Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowancespackage, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble

For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to "What we offer" section of our Careers page https://www.esrf.fr/Jobs

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.

Company description

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 19 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.