Maintenance and Classroom Technician Apprentice

Your primary duties include carrying out tasks related to all departmental facilities as delegated to you. Key responsibilities include:

1. Meeting Rooms and Audio-Visual Support:

Prepare meeting rooms based on the Computer-Aided Booking System (CABS) schedules, ensuring appropriate furniture and equipment setups meet requirements in coordination with the Technicians Offer real-time support for video and online classes, providing assistance to tutors and room users Gain an understanding of various audio-visual equipment, from basic display screens to advanced systems like microphones and integrated software platforms such as Crestron Become capable in operating and troubleshooting Crestron integrated software systems, which are vital in managing and automating AV setups in educational settings

2. Summer Schools Support:

Assist in the delivery of equipment off-site for summer courses, setting up, and provide technical support during events

3. Buildings Maintenance:

Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as replacing lamps, minor decorating and unblocking toilets, while escalating complex issues to the CFO Log and report maintenance issues to the University Estates Department, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with colleagues

4. Portering:

Deliver goods within departmental facilities, arrange equipment transport between sites, assist with external catering deliveries, and plan departmental office moves Manage rubbish disposal, recycling collections, and maintain tidy public areas Assist residential guests with luggage when necessary

5. Health and Safety:

Adhere to the University's Safety Policy, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and participating in relevant safety training, including firefighting and first aid Have a concern for Health & Safety whilst carrying out duties ensuring you take necessary precautions advised and raise to the attention of your line manager any safety equipment required gloves, masks etc.

Training:

You will undertake a Level 3 Education Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include: 

Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification- Level 3 Education Technician On-the-job competency training IOSH Working Safely qualification

Training Outcome:
Potential to work in the department as a technician or in the University or Colleges in a similar position

Employer Description:
University of Oxford Apprenticeships offer a fantastic opportunity for young people and existing members of staff to earn while they learn in a world-leading research and academic institution. The University is committed to providing exciting and life-changing apprenticeships across all of its departments, where apprentices of all ages train alongside experienced staff, developing their professional skills whilst growing the university’s workforce talent. Increasingly, Apprenticeships are becoming a way for more people to achieve higher qualifications, gain valuable experience and earn a salary. At the same time, apprentices join an inspirational learning community through their training providers where they work towards achieving a specific nationally recognised qualification.

Working Hours :
You provide coverage seven days a week, with a typical schedule averaging 36.5 hours per week over 5 to 6 days. The standard hours of coverage are: • Monday–Thursday: 07:30–19:30 • Friday: 07:30–18:30 • Weekends: 07:30–15:30

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness