Building Services Technician

Wrexham University; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Wrexham University as a Building Services Technician in the Estates & Campus Management Department. You will play a vital role in maintaining university buildings and grounds, ensuring a safe educational environment. This position involves a variety of maintenance tasks and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in trade (3+ years preferred).
• Ability to read technical manuals and work orders.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs in carpentry, plumbing, and plastering.
• Respond to maintenance requests from faculty and students.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Trade skills

Education

Recognised trade qualification

Tools

Tools and materials knowledge

Job description

The Estates & Campus Management Department plays in pivotal role supporting University business which is key to delivering an inspiring and safe educational space. Our work is fundamental in ensuring that the student experience is at the heart of what we do, is modern, efficient and facilitates the best possible outcomes for all our diverse student groups.
The Estates & Campus Management Department is seeking to appoint a Building services technician to fulfil an integral role within its busy Team which supports service delivery both in the Department and across the wider University.
This is an exciting time to join us as we transform our services to deliver a pivotal professional service supporting the maintenance and development of the University estate.

Position Overview:
The Building services technician will perform a wide range of maintenance, repair, and improvement tasks across university buildings and grounds. From classrooms and accomodation to offices and labs, you'll help keep our campus running smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general repairs in carpentry, plumbing, plastering, furniture and lock repairs plus various other tasks from the estates helpdesk

• Respond to maintenance requests from faculty, staff, and students via our helpdesk system

• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance

• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and university policies

• Assist the building services team with campus events, Room setup's, Furniture moves and emergency response tasks

Requirements:

• Proven experience in trade background (3+ years preferred)

• Solid knowledge of tools, materials, and safety procedures

• Ability to read technical manuals, diagrams, and work orders

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• A recognised trade qualification

• Computer literate