Maintenance Technician
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Merton College is one of the oldest Colleges in the University of Oxford. It was founded in 1264 and marked its 750th anniversary in 2014. It is a self-governing institution and a registered charity in which the ultimate authority for all decision rests with the Warden and Fellows who are its trustees and form the Governing Body. Merton has approximately 660 students, with approx. 300 undergraduates and the remainder graduates.
Merton’s accommodation comprises historical buildings as well as more modern facilities. Throughout its long history, the college has sought to maintain and develop its buildings for the purposes of furthering its academic pursuits - the maintenance department is therefore an important function in support of this activity.
Maintenance Team
The Maintenance Team consists of the Clerk of Works, the Maintenance Manager, and three Maintenance Technicians. The team play a key role in repairing, maintaining, and improving the wide and diverse range of college buildings, facilities, and infrastructure – some of which are of historic significance. The culture within the department is professional, helpful, friendly, collaborative, and service oriented.
The Maintenance Manager reports to the Clerk of Works who is responsible for maintaining and refurbishing College buildings, services and equipment on its main site and surrounding properties within Oxford.
The Maintenance Team are based in a workshop on the Merton Street site of the College, in the centre of Oxford.
Main Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this is a technical support position which offers the opportunity to work within a small in-house maintenance team. This position will ideally suit a person who has a broader skillset encompassing all aspects of general buildings maintenance.
We offer an excellent benefits package, including membership of the OSPS pension scheme, 38 days holiday including bank holidays, private medical cover, and car parking.
Those wishing to apply for this post should complete the online application where you will be asked to upload a CV and covering letter.
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