Full-time – 40 Period(s)

Responsibilities

• The role of the Campus Technical Services Manager is to guarantee the operation, upkeep and maintenance of the infrastructure and CVSE technical installations in all the buildings on the campus, as well as the external areas. Responsible for managing, planning and supervising a multidisciplinary technical team and the caretakers of the various buildings. He/she will identify, plan, control and monitor building maintenance and renovation work in accordance with the campus investment plan.
• Monitor technical HVAC installations and safety-related equipment (fire detection, technical alarms, access management, locking plan, keys)
• Monitoring and checking the maintenance of facilities contracted out to external companies.
• Carrying out repairs and breakdowns on technical equipment.
• Periodically checking building structures and technical equipment and replacing defective equipment.
• Ensuring the smooth running and optimum operation of heating and cooling systems, as well as electrical distribution.
• Organising the upkeep and maintenance of all buildings and external areas.
• Studying user requests for transformation and estimating costs. Define the human, material and financial resources required for a project
• Drawing up and analysing requests for tenders, planning and coordinating work.
• Supervise the progress of the work, take part in site meetings, pass on the necessary information to contractors, engineers and architects, contribute to acceptance and commissioning, and ensure compliance with contracts and the quality of services provided.
• Checking budgets 
• Drawing up specifications, in particular technical clauses
• Analysing study requirements and carrying out feasibility studies
• Participating in the development of the equipment strategy and recommending work.
• Comply with cantonal and federal regulations
• Coordinate team activities and mobilise skills around a project
• Selecting suppliers and service providers and negotiating contracts
• Manage and organise events linked to campus activities (fairs, celebrations, promotions, etc.)
• Train and coach the technical services team
   

Candidate requirements

• Training: higher education/technical level
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, experience of databases, Autocad, Visio, ticket management tools
• Fluent in French or English, with a very good command of the other language
• Proven experience in a similar role and managing a multidisciplinary team of technicians of between 6 and 10 years
• Excellent knowledge of building technology
• Organisation, autonomy, initiative, communication, interpersonal skills, diplomacy, team spirit
• High availability, stress resistance and ability to find solutions to emergency situations
• Ability to analyse and summarise
• A spirit of cooperation and collaboration
• Organisation and time management
• Customer focus
   

Candidates are requested to apply online with CV, three references, one of which must be from the current or most recent employer, who may be contacted in the event of an interview, and a covering letter for the attention of Lionel Humberset, International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière Campus by 23 April 2024 quoting reference number 300 393.