Building's Operation and Maintenance Technician

ESRF - The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility; Grenoble; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The ESRF in Grenoble is looking for a Building’s Operation and Maintenance Technician to manage the operation, maintenance, and development of the site’s infrastructure. You will work within the Buildings & Infrastructure Group to maintain 41 buildings, green areas, road networks, and 20 km of underground networks, ensuring safety and compliance.

You will handle tasks including monitoring furniture and equipment for the guesthouse and restaurant, liaising with a sub-contractor on waste

Qualifications

• 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 (GMAO in French).
• Fluency in French and professional English (working language at ESRF).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor furniture and specific equipment for the on-site guesthouse and restaurant.
• Ensure daily interface with the sub-contractor in charge of the waste management contract.

Skills

French language

English language

MS Office

CMMS (GMAO)

Education

Technician diploma in Building Construction or Building Maintenance

Tools

MS Project

Word

Excel

CMMS / GMAO

Job description

• Building's Operation and Maintenance Technician

Building's Operation and Maintenance Technician

At a glance

• Job title: Building's Operation and Maintenance Technician
• Ref.: 26-37-P-TID-BIG
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 23/09/2026

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

• Monitor furniture and specific equipment for the on-site guesthouse and restaurant.
• 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 allowances package, 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.

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.