Deadline for applications: 23/08/2024

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Maintenance Technician in the Facilities and Infrastructure Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for the general day-to-day handyworks, maintenance works, repairs and landscaping tasks and support with relevant administrative duties at the Institute Campuses. The Maintenance Technician will be expected to carry out tasks with the highest quality and with full adherence to health and safety standards.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 24 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

1. Be responsible and handle routine inspections, repairs and maintenance tasks for CyI Campuses.
2. Repair minor mechanical and plumbing issues.
3. Identifying, documenting, and reporting maintenance and repair works.
4. Set up of office equipment, including setting up venues for events.
5. Coordinate with external contractors for specialized repairs and maintenance when necessary and supervise their work.
6. Respond to emergency maintenance requests promptly and efficiently.
7. Technical support with any new installations as required.
8. Participate in safety trainings and drills.
9. Occasional landscaping and wall/equipment painting activities
10. Performing other related duties and activities as assigned by the line manager(s).

Required Qualifications

• School Certificate
• Good physical condition to be able to meet the requirements of the position
• Skilled in the use of common hand-tools
• Experience with a variety of maintenance tasks
• Strong time management, organizational, problem-solving skills, with the ability to be flexible and adaptable, and to change priorities and direction as needed
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Eye for detail
• Excellent understanding and good knowledge of relevant quality and health and safety standards
• Valid driver’s license
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office computer skills
• Excellent command of the Greek Language
• Good command of the English Language
• 1-year relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical School certificate, will be considered and advantage

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, and a list of two (2) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Prokopis Alexandrou (p.alexandrou@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

*Recruitment will continue until the application process is marked as closed

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer certified from the Cypriot Ministry of Labor and also an HRS4R accredited Institution that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Prokopis Alexandrou

Reference number: CYI_MT_24_08