Building Services Technician

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge in Cambridge invites applications for a permanent full-time Building Service Technician based in the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre (JCBC). The role focuses on glasswash, media preparation, and related duties to support research operations.

You will work as part of Building Services, demonstrate organisation, good communication, IT competence, and knowledge of lab hazards. Training provided; previous similar experience is helpful; 36.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• IT literacy and familiarity with lab environments and hazards.
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in cleaning and distribution of glassware.
• Assisting in media preparation and autoclaving distribution and collection of parcels and incoming mail.
• Collection of hazardous waste from labs and collection points.
• Filling liquid nitrogen vessels and changing gas cylinders.
• Water safety maintenance duties.
• Assisting senior Building Service Technicians with minor maintenance tasks.
• Assisting with fire testing procedures.
• Providing furniture and managing room layouts for events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT competence

Lab safety knowledge

Job description

Applications are open for a permanent full-time Building Service Technician role based in the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre (JCBC) - a state-of-the-art research building located on the Biomedical Campus which opened in 2019 and houses up to 900 staff in three separate research Institutes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Building Services Team, supporting the efficient and effective functioning of the JCBC and the research groups based here. This is a dynamic role and it is expected that the post holder will work primarily on glasswash and media preparation, as well as any ad hoc duties as they arise.

We are looking for motivated individuals with a can-do approach who is keen to meet the varied workload. Key duties and responsibilities include:

• assisting in cleaning and distribution of glassware
• assisting in media preparation and autoclaving distribution and collection of parcels and incoming mail
• collection of hazardous waste from labs and collection points
• filling liquid nitrogen vessels and changing gas cylinders
• water safety maintenance duties
• assisting the senior Building Service Technicians with minor maintenance tasks
• assisting with fire testing procedures
• providing furniture and managing room layouts for events.

The successful candidates will need to demonstrate good organisational and prioritisation skills, excellent levels of communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of laboratory environments and associated hazards and IT competence. The post holder may be required to attend training sessions associated with tasks relevant to this role. Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous.

The post is permanent and for 36.5 hours per week.

For queries regarding this post, please contact Vasileios Kaimakis (JCBC Building Services Manager) email:[e-mail].

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.