Chief Building Services Technician

Salary range: £27,116-£31,406 Closing date: 6 June 2022 Download the job pack

The Fitzwilliam Museum has an international reputation for excellence in research, exhibitions, education programming and public engagement, all built around its outstanding collection. As the principal museum of the University of Cambridge, with over 200 staff and the largest cultural venue in the region, welcoming between 350,000 and 500,000 visitors a year, it fulfils its function as a crucial bridge between the University, the city and the rest of the world.

In line with the Fitzwilliam Museum Mission adopted in December 2019, the Museum is committed to developing its work and reputation as a great public asset and an extraordinary scholarly resource within the University, the region and the world. The Museum is entering a new era, having recently welcomed a new team of Deputy Directors with a shared commitment to engage powerfully with as wide a public as possible, producing and presenting compelling interdisciplinary collections-based research. The Museum is going through a period of transformational change, making this an exciting time to be joining.

The role of the Building Services Technician, Heating & Ventilation:

Responsible for maintenance of the heating and ventilation systems, enabling the fabric, fixtures and fittings of the building to support the effective operation and objectives of the Department. To enable sufficient cover when the Museum is open, this job operates on a five days out of seven (Monday ¿ Sunday) variable contract. Duties include:

Diagnosing and carrying out first line repairs to mechanical engineering plant and equipment, carry out preventative maintenance on the plant, daily check on control panels, pumps, extract fans etc. and check the department's air handling units throughout the building.

Establishing systems to plan routine inspections e.g. water treatment, heating, air conditioning and ventilation etc.

Carry out major and minor works and installations either by self or contractors, while ensuring the relevant authorisation.

We are looking for someone with experience of working in building/maintenance services including practical experience of the installation of plumbing, ventilation and other services.

In return we offer an encouraging and supportive environment, an attractive pension scheme and many employee benefits such as a shopping discounts scheme. For an informal conversation about the post, please contact Phil Wheeler

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 health assessment.

Interviews will be held Wednesday 15th June 2022.

Please quote reference DA31278 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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.