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Building’s Operation and Maintenance Technician
At a glance
- Job title: Building’s Operation and Maintenance Technician
- Ref.: 25-18-T-TID-BIG
- Contract type: Time-limited contract
- Salary range: 32.7 K€ minimum
- Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 29/04/2025
- Contract duration: Temporary contract of 18 months
Context & Job description
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 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, waterproofing).
- Manage user-requested works, including obtaining quotations, making purchases, and supervising work.
- Monitor furniture and specific equipment for the on-site hotel and restaurant.
- Organise and track mandatory safety inspections (fire hydrants, lifelines, automatic doors, smoke extraction systems, handling tools).
Expected profile
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Education & Qualifications
- Technician diploma in Building Construction or Building Maintenance (BSc, Licence, HND, BTS, DUT, Bachelor, or equivalent).
Technical Skills
- 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).
- Strong knowledge of French standards and regulations related to building maintenance and operation.
- Ability to write technical specifications, meeting reports, and cost estimations (considered an asset).
Non-Technical Skills
- 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
Temporary contract of 18 months.
The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.
Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!
What we offer:
- 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.
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.