Maintenance Technician

University Grade 5 £32,716 p.a. – £38,050 p.a. for 36.5 hours per week (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting Allowance)

The Maintenance Technician (Multi-Trade) is responsible for delivering a high-quality maintenance service across the college’s residential, academic and operational buildings. The postholder will undertake a broad range of planned and reactive maintenance activities, utilising a variety of trade skills including carpentry, painting and decorating, and general building maintenance.

Working as part of the Estates Team, the postholder will help ensure that the college estate is maintained to a safe, compliant and high standard, providing an excellent environment for students, staff, fellows, visitors and contractors.

The role requires the use of the college’s electronic maintenance management system and PDA/mobile technology to receive, prioritise, manage and complete maintenance tasks, ensuring accurate records are maintained and service standards are achieved.

The postholder will contribute to the college’s commitment to environmental sustainability through the efficient use of resources, reduction of waste, energy-conscious working practices and the maintenance of buildings in a manner that supports the college’s sustainability objectives.

The Maintenance Technician will work proactively, independently and as part of a team, undertaking such maintenance duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required by the Maintenance Manager and which are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post.

Key responsibilities

Maintenance and repairs

1. Undertake planned preventive maintenance activities to the required standard and within agreed timescales
2. Undertake reactive maintenance and repair works across the college estate, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and effectively
3. Assist with the delivery of maintenance projects and improvement works within agreed timescales and quality standards
4. Carry out general maintenance and repairs to fixtures, fittings, furniture, doors, windows, locks and other building fabric
5. Undertake general carpentry repairs and associated works
6. Carry out basic plumbing and electrical maintenance activities within the limits of training, competence and statutory requirements

Work management

1. Receive, manage and update maintenance requests through the college’s electronic maintenance management system and PDA/mobile device
2. Prioritise allocated work appropriately, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and within agreed service levels
3. Maintain accurate electronic records of maintenance activities, inspections, completed works and follow-up actions

Customer service and communication

1. Liaise professionally with students, staff, fellows, visitors and colleagues, providing clear updates on maintenance requests, delays and project progress
2. Deliver a high standard of customer service and maintain positive working relationships across the college community

Estates support

1. Assist with annual estate management activities, including room inspections, bicycle management initiatives, vacation maintenance programmes and other operational requirements
2. Identify and report building defects, maintenance issues, hazards and opportunities for improvement
3. Support the wider Estates Team in maintaining the appearance, functionality and safety of the college estate

Sustainability

1. Support the college’s sustainability objectives by promoting energy-efficient and environmentally responsible maintenance practices
2. Identify and report opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reduce waste and enhance the environmental performance of college buildings and operations
3. Ensure materials, equipment and resources are used responsibly and disposed of in accordance with college environmental policies and procedures
4. Contribute to initiatives that support sustainable estate management and the college’s environmental commitments

Health and Safety

1. Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation, college policies, procedures and codes of practice
2. Work safely at all times, using appropriate personal protective equipment and following safe systems of work
3. Report accidents, incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions and health and safety concerns promptly
4. Assist in maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements relating to building maintenance activities

General

1.  Participate in training and development activities relevant to the post
2.  Undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required by the Maintenance Manager and are commensurate with the grade of the post

Person specification

Skills, experience and attributes

Essential

• Relevant trade qualifications or vocational training
• Demonstrable practical ability across a range of maintenance disciplines, including carpentry and general building maintenance
• Previous experience within a building maintenance, facilities, estates or property maintenance environment
• Ability to diagnose faults and identify practical solutions
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Strong customer service skills and a commitment to delivering high standards
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use initiative and solve problems effectively
• IT literacy, including experience of using mobile devices, email, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience of using an electronic maintenance management system
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Full UK driving licence
• Physically capable of carrying out the duties of the role

Desirable

• Experience of working within a college, university, educational, hospitality, residential or heritage environment
• Experience of planned preventive maintenance programmes
• Knowledge of heritage buildings and associated maintenance considerations

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of safe working practices within a maintenance environment
• Awareness of the importance of health and safety compliance
• Awareness of sustainability principles and environmentally responsible working practices

Desirable

• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and its practical application
• Awareness of COSHH regulations
• Awareness of Legionella control measures
• Understanding of manual handling principles
• Understanding of risk assessments and safe systems of work

Personal attributes

• Reliable, trustworthy and professional
• Positive and proactive approach to work
• Strong team player with a willingness to support colleagues
• Customer-focused and approachable
• Committed to delivering high standards of workmanship
• Takes pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment
• Demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement
• Flexible and willing to respond to changing operational needs

Green Templeton welcomes applications from people from all sections of the community and is particularly keen to encourage those from diverse groups, such as LGBTQ+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who currently are under-represented in the college staff team.

Green Templeton recognises that the actions and choices of our community have a huge impact on the college’s environmental footprint, and is committed to embedding sustainable thinking throughout its operations.

Terms and conditions of employment

Salary

University Grade 5 £32,716 p.a. – £38,050 p.a. for 36.5 hours per week (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting Allowance)

Reporting

Maintenance Manager

Hours

36.5 hours per week

Holiday

38 days per annum (including eight Bank Holidays and college closure days). Additional long service holidays apply after five years.

Pension

The post is pensionable and the post holder is eligible for membership of the University of Oxford pension scheme (OSPS), a contributory final salary pension scheme

Duration

Permanent position.

Employer

Green Templeton College. The college is an independent employer and does not automatically apply University of Oxford employment terms and conditions or policies.

Other benefits

• Eligibility for Oxford Colleges Healthcare Scheme (paid by employee through salary deduction)
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Sick pay, related to length of service, rising to six months full pay and six months half pay after five years
• Interest-free travel to work loan
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Parking is currently available on a first-come first-served basis
• Free lunches are provided when the kitchens are open
• Use of college sports facilities including squash, punt and gym
• University Card giving free access to the various university facilities including Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum, libraries, sports and other college gardens (by appointment)

Recruitment timetable

Closing date for applications

Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 12:00.

Interview (in person)

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 7 December, in person, and as there are several people on the interview panel, it will not be possible to reschedule this date. Applicants are welcome to telephone or email to check the progress of their application.

How to apply

Please submit the following to hr@gtc.ox.ac.uk by Wednesday 25 November at 12:00:

• CV providing details of relevant achievements as well as your professional and educational history.
• Covering letter summarising your interest in this post and providing evidence of your ability to match the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
• Details of your latest salary, notice period and names and contact details of two referees. Green Templeton will assume that it is free to approach referees at any stage of the application process unless the applicant states otherwise.
• A Diversity Monitoring Form which will assist us with monitoring equal opportunities in recruitment. We can assure you that the information given is kept separately from the information used in recruitment decisions; that all information is strictly confidential, used purely for statistical purposes and to ensure that policies are being applied fairly.

Data Protection

All data supplied by applicants will be used only for the purposes of determining their suitability for the post, and will be held in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 2018 and the college’s Data Protection Policy.