Building's Operation and Maintenance Technician

ESRF - The European Synchrotron; Grenoble; Sur place; EUR 32 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation support

Competitive compensation package

Résumé du poste

The ESRF, based in Grenoble, France, 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, supervise contractors, and ensure safety inspections are conducted efficiently.

Fluent French and professional English are required; a technician diploma in building maintenance with 5+ years of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Technician diploma or equivalent in building construction or maintenance.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, MS Project and a CMMS system (GMAO).
• At least five years in maintenance, finishing works, construction or related inspections.
• Ability to write technical specifications, meeting reports and cost estimates (asset).
• Fluent in French and proficient in English; strong communication in diverse teams.

Responsabilités

• Oversee landscaping, cleaning and vending machine frame contracts.
• Organise lab and office relocations and support ESRF events.
• Plan and coordinate building maintenance campaigns (doors, windows, painting, waterproofing).
• Manage user‑requested works: quotations, purchases and supervising works.
• Monitor furniture and equipment for the on‑site guesthouse and restaurant.
• Organise and monitor mandatory safety inspections (fire hydrants, lifelines, doors, smoke systems, handling tools).
• Ensure daily interface with the sub‑contractor for waste management.

Connaissances

Word

Excel

MS Project

CMMS

Formation

Technician diploma in Building Construction or Building Maintenance

Outils

CMMS (GMAO)

Description du poste

Context & Job Description

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

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, cleaning and 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 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 ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.

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.