Facilities & Building Services Technician (6-Month)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a Building Services Technician to join the friendly facilities team in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience. The role covers day-to-day maintenance across two central Cambridge buildings, including laboratories, classrooms, offices and lecture theatres.

You will support planned and reactive maintenance to ensure a safe, legal and compliant environment, including heating, plumbing and ventilation upkeep, handling gas canisters, and

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance role.
• Experience in a University or laboratory environment is advantageous.
• Flexible working approach and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heating, plumbing and ventilation systems across two buildings.
• Deal with gas canisters and general building infrastructure repairs.
• Assist with installation of equipment and portering tasks.
• Support refurbishment activities including painting, carpentry and metal work.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

University of Cambridge is seeking a Building Services Technician to join the friendly facilities team in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience. The role covers day-to-day maintenance across two central Cambridge buildings, including laboratories, classrooms, offices and lecture theatres.

You will support planned and reactive maintenance to ensure a safe, legal and compliant environment, including heating, plumbing and ventilation upkeep, handling gas canisters, and