Maintenance Technician

Manpower; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Oxford is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure all buildings and properties are maintained to the highest standards. Responsibilities include responding to maintenance issues, participating in small upgrade projects, and undertaking grounds maintenance. The ideal candidate will have experience in general building maintenance and a good understanding of Health and Safety. The role offers a salary of approximately £32k, overtime, generous holidays, free lunch, and excellent pension benefits.

Benefits

30 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays

Free lunch

Excellent pension and development

Qualifications

• Good general knowledge of building maintenance activities.
• Practical experience in maintenance work.
• Physically fit enough to meet job demands.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance issues raised by students and staff.
• Participate in upgrade projects to College buildings.
• Carry out routine work such as meter readings and Fire Alarm testing.
• Undertake seasonal grounds maintenance.

Skills

General knowledge of building maintenance

Understanding of Health and Safety legislation

Physical fitness

Job description

Overview

An Oxford College are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join the Estates Team to ensure that all buildings, properties, and gardens are maintained to the highest standard. You also need to maintain and keep in good working order all mechanical, heating and hot water services to ensure that all facilities function as effectively as possible and remain a safe place for our membership and community to use.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager as well as acting independently where required, respond to maintenance issues raised by students and staff. Plan work in an efficient way and prioritise tasks appropriately. Typical jobs include plumbing repairs to heating and hot and cold-water systems, basic carpentry to failed doors, windows or furniture, replacement of faulty white goods and appliances, clearing blocked drains or showers.
• Planned Maintenance: Participate in, and lead where appropriate, small upgrade projects to the College buildings and accommodation. Tasks may include small plumbing upgrades/modifications, building stud partition walls and fitting new doors, room redecoration work or kitchen fitting.
• Routine Activity: Participate in routine work such as meter readings, top up/monitoring of water softener equipment, changing extraction filters, Fire Alarm testing and checking lifts and elevators. Support the Maintenance Manager to keep up to date records of maintenance work completed in these areas.
• Grounds Maintenance: Undertake appropriate seasonal grounds maintenance such as lawn mowing, hedge trimming, weeding as required at the main College site and the off-site houses around the city.
• Essential Skills: Good all-round general knowledge of building maintenance related activities and practical experience in carrying out this type of work. Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation relevant to this position. Physically fit enough to meet the demands of the job.

Desirable Skills

• Plumbing experience and knowledge of commercial and domestic heating and hot water systems.
• Good general handyman and caretaking skills.
• Garden maintenance experience.
• Relevant H&S or First Aid training (job specific training can be provided).

Benefits and Salary

Salary offered is c£32k, overtime rates and £2k+ on call rota expenses and reimbursements, 30 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays, free lunch, excellent pension and development.