Building Technical Specialist

About Us The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

Your role

• Coordinate the monitoring of maintenance operations, regulatory inspections, and compliance for assigned real estate sites in technical areas such as HVAC, special gases, building system regulations, and electricity.
• Ensure quality service delivery in UNI’s buildings, including offices, classrooms, and high-standard facilities such as BSL1/BSL2 laboratories, clean rooms, and animal houses.
• Integrate energy management, sustainability, and daily safety considerations into your mission.
• Monitor and report on key operating parameters required by internal customers, ensuring smooth infrastructure operation and building sustainability.
• Periodically report on installation status, incidents, faults, and solutions, either independently or in coordination with service providers.
• In collaboration with internal customers and service providers, develop business continuity plans by assessing risks of technical failures and their operational impact.
• Plan and coordinate infrastructure work and modifications, ensuring future maintenance conditions are met for security and safety equipment.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, performance standards, budgets, and deadlines in all activities.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance and upkeeping policy for assets, focusing on reliability, safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Manage all administrative tasks and documentation related to technical activities and play an active role in preparing relevant budgets.

Your profile

Education:

• Minimum BAC+3 in technical/building maintenance -

Experience:

• At least 5 years in building maintenance
• Expertise in HVAC, fluids/gas, and regulation systems
• Expertise in the electrical field - power and low-current installations - is an asset
• Experience in laboratory infrastructures is an asset

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft 365, ticketing systems is an advantage
• Proficient in writing reports/presentations
• Experience in drafting technical sections of tender documents is an asset

Key Qualities:

• Solution-Oriented & Collaborative: proactive in identifying and resolving issues, proposing improvements
• Keen on customer satisfaction through clear, professional communication
• Organized, rigorous, and able to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and service providers

Job Requirements:

• Strong on-site presence to gain in-depth knowledge of technical infrastructures
• Occasional work outside regular hours, including Saturdays
• On-call duty, to ensure 24/7 operations and interventions

Languages:

• French (C1 – independent)
• English (B2 – advanced; required for meetings)

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval Campus
• Internal Title: Building technical specialist
• Job Reference: UOL08127