facilities technician - unic athens

The University of Nicosia invites applications for UNIC Athens Campus for the role of Facilities Technician. This role will support the efficient, safe, and uninterrupted operation of all UNIC Athens buildings, facilities, and grounds. The position involves daily inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and prompt response to technical issues. The Facilities Technician will contribute to maintaining a high-quality environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors by ensuring that campus facilities remain functional, safe, clean, and well-maintained.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of campus facilities, both indoor and outdoor, to identify and report maintenance, operational, or safety issues.

• Perform minor repair and maintenance tasks, including door adjustments, lighting replacements, basic plumbing repairs, air-conditioning checks, furniture repairs, painting touch-ups, and other general technical works.

• Support the Facilities Manager in implementing preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC systems, electrical installations, plumbing systems, fire safety equipment, elevators, and other building infrastructure.

• Monitor the proper functioning of building systems and equipment and report any abnormalities or failures.

• Ensure the proper operation, activation, and shutdown of systems such as lighting, air-conditioning, alarms, and other building services as required.

• Liaise with and supervise external contractors, technicians, and service providers when specialized maintenance or repairs are required.

• Provide operational support for University events, conferences, ceremonies, examinations, and other campus activities, including the preparation, set-up, monitoring, and closing of venues, furniture movements, equipment installation, room configurations, and the restoration of facilities to their normal condition following the completion of events.

• Maintain accurate records and logbooks of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, equipment servicing, and contractor visits.

• Monitor the condition and appearance of outdoor areas, entrances, pathways, parking facilities, landscaping, and signage to ensure a professional campus environment.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and operational procedures and immediately report any hazards, defects, or safety concerns.

• Support emergency response actions relating to technical failures, power outages, leaks, equipment malfunctions, security incidents, or other operational disruptions.

• Assist in monitoring inventories of maintenance materials, tools, equipment, and consumables.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance processes and campus operational efficiency.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager to support the effective operation of the University.

Qualifications 

Education

• A Diploma or Technical Certification in a relevant field (e.g., electrical work, mechanical systems, building installations, construction, or technical trades) from a recognized educational institution.

Skills and Competencies

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in building maintenance, facilities management support, or technical maintenance, preferably within educational institutions, commercial buildings, hotels, healthcare facilities, or office environments.

• Solid hands-on experience with basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building maintenance systems.

• Ability to safely and effectively use maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery.

• Good understanding of preventive maintenance principles and practices.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify, assess, and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively to operational needs.

• Reliability, accountability, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Effective communication skills in Greek. Knowledge of English will be considered an advantage.

• Basic computer literacy, including the use of email and electronic maintenance records.

Key Competencies

• Technical competence and practical maintenance skills.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing maintenance issues.

• Reliability, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility.

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

• Good organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, faculty, staff, and students.

• Customer-service orientation and willingness to support the University community.

• Flexibility and adaptability to accommodate operational needs, maintenance requirements, special projects, and unforeseen situations as they arise.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a university, healthcare, hospitality, or other large institutional environment.

• Familiarity with building management systems (BMS), energy conservation practices, and sustainability initiatives.

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.

• Experience coordinating or supervising external contractors and service providers.