Building Technician

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia The Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time

Garvan’s 2030: Discoveries to Impact Strategy is designed to galvanise Garvan’s researchers, professional staff, partners, donors and community around our vision of _Global leadership in discoveries to impact_, and to enable us as an Institute to deliver on that vision - such that Garvan becomes an institute where research discoveries are taken through to patient impact (new treatments, tests and prevention approaches), on a global scale.

The Garvan Operations Team is part of the Operations Department that encompasses Building Services, Scientific Services and Infrastructure Groups. The Operations Team is responsible for all building plant and electrical systems associated with the functioning of the buildings as well as selected scientific research equipment. These include building systems such as chilled water plants, steam generating plants, HW plant, compressed air, medical gas transmission, vacuum plant, automatic transfer to generator systems, and electrical transmission systems.

The Opportunity
The _Building Technician - Plumbing_ will maintain and supply plumbing/hydraulic services throughout the Garvan Institute and The Kinghorn Cancer Centre buildings. The incumbent will be required to liaise with other members of the Development and Support Group such as IT and Foundation to ensure the smooth running of systems and events within the buildings.

Key Responsibilities
- The key responsibilities include: _
- Maintain plumbing and hydraulic equipment within the buildings, following a preventative maintenance schedule, and responding to emergency repairs
- Identify and report all maintenance, remedial works, upgrades, modifications or deficiencies to management
- Maintain costs to a minimum, while ensuring an efficient and compliant service
- Meet deadlines as agreed for routine maintenance repairs and project work
- Willingness to work outside of normal hours for on-call incidents/events. On call requirement is 1 week in every 5.
- Basic understanding and functioning of the Building Management and Control Systems (BMCS)
- Certification and testing of TMVs and RPZs
- Organise, manage and supervise external contractors as required

Snap shot of benefits
- This is a permanent full-time role with an annual salary of $90,000k + super and salary packaging
- Generous salary packaging ($15,900 for general household expenses and $2,650 for meal/entertainment expenses)
- Ongoing training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Additional day’s leave as Garvan Day
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

About You
- The key skills and experience include: _
- NSW Plumbing Supervisors Certificate
- A minimum of 4 years’ post trade plumbing experience
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of plumbing/hydraulic equipment
- Experience in a research environment desirable
- Knowledge and experience with H-VAC desirable
- Ability to work under mínimal supervision and prioritise works.
- Excellent communication skills across all levels
- Excellent customer service skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage risk.
- Pride and passion for their quality of work
- Ability to liaise with contractors, employees, clients and managers
- Ability and motivation to develop new skills and learn new procedures
- Competence in Microsoft Office products

How to Apply

**Salary**: $90,000.00 per year

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