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Maintenance and Works Technician

On-site in Villanueva de la Cañada·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 12 Oct)

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Work mode
On-site, Villanueva de la Cañada
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
Experience
3+ years
Education
Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Training: Intermediate vocational training in Facilities Maintenance.
  • Additional training: Occupational Risk Prevention (PRL) course.
  • Experience: At least 3 years in preventive and corrective maintenance positions and/or execution of minor works, with demonstrable experience in the commissioning processes of installations.

Technical Skills

  • Advanced knowledge in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, sanitation, and civil works systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, sketches, diagrams, and technical specifications.
  • Handling of industrial measurement and diagnostic tools.

Valuable Requirement (Desirable)

  • Having training in HVAC or solid knowledge in plumbing and industrial building sanitation will be very positively valued. The ability to intervene in electrical panels, perform wiring, or diagnose power failures will be considered an important competitive advantage.

The role

What you'll do

Possessing an integral vision to ensure the functioning of our campus facilities. The position requires a profile that must stand out for the ability to solve problems in multiple areas (electricity, plumbing, HVAC, civil works, etc.) in an agile manner. Commissioning of electromechanical systems and general services, with the capacity to coordinate various technical areas and guarantee that academic infrastructures operate at 100%.

What are your FUNCTIONS?

  • Corrective Maintenance: Detection of faults and rapid repair in electricity, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and painting installations.
  • Integral Preventive Maintenance: Supervise and execute maintenance plans in low-voltage electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and construction finishes.
  • Operation of Centralized Systems: Monitor the Building Management System (BMS) to adjust comfort and efficiency parameters in classrooms and offices.
  • Fault Resolution: Diagnose complex technical failures and execute emergency repairs to minimize the impact on the university community. Handling of fault reports and notices from users or center staff.
  • Support in the coordination of works carried out by external companies in minor works.

Additionally, as a UAX employee, you will have the following benefits:

  • We offer a Permanent contract.
  • Options for FLEXIBLE BENEFITS (medical insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, and transport cards) so that you can optimize your compensation.
  • 70% DISCOUNT on all our UAX degrees so that both you and your first-degree relatives can expand your education.
  • A careful training plan so that you acquire new knowledge and skills that allow you to perform your role and grow.
  • Be Healthy by UAX Program activities (classes, workshops, gym, healthy menu...) driven by our own professors and UAX experts to care for your physical and mental well-being.
  • Discount

Job description

Do you want to develop your professional career at Spain's leading private university?

At UAX (Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio), we offer you the opportunity to grow professionally in an organization in full expansion, with a strong commitment to innovation, learning, and social impact. Being part of UAX means contributing to a university community connected to the business reality and oriented towards the sustainable development of society.

Working with us is much more than occupying a position: it is joining a project with purpose, where talent is enhanced and commitment, initiative, and teamwork are recognized.

In UAX you will

  • Continuous professional growth: We invest in your development through training, constant challenges, and real opportunities for evolution.
  • Impact and purpose: Every project has a clear purpose: to improve people's lives through education and innovation.
  • A close, collaborative, and demanding culture: You will work with committed and professional teams, in an environment that values excellence without losing sight of closeness and camaraderie.
  • Prestige and institutional solidity: You will be part of a leading university, recognized for its academic quality and its transformative approach.

Furthermore, at UAX we value diversity and equal opportunities. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their gender, age, sexual orientation, origin, religion, race, or disability. We are convinced that diverse teams enrich our culture and make us better.

About Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio

Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX) is a private Spanish university offering a broad portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational training programs across health sciences, engineering, business, technology, education, and music. With campuses in Madrid, Málaga, and Oviedo, as well as a robust online learning platform, UAX serves thousands of students and employs a diverse academic and corporate workforce. The university is known for its practical, simulation-based teaching methods and partnerships with leading institutions like the Rafa Nadal School of Sport.

Industry
Higher Education
Founded
1993
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Villanueva de la Cañada, Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Málaga, Oviedo
Website
uax.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • UAX has multiple campuses across Spain, including Madrid (Villanueva de la Cañada), Málaga, and Oviedo, offering opportunities in different regions.
  • The university offers both on-site and online roles, providing flexibility for international candidates.
  • Job openings include academic, research, and corporate positions, with some requiring Spanish language proficiency (e.g., French for admissions roles).
  • UAX is a private university with a strong focus on health sciences, engineering, and technology, making it a relevant employer for professionals in these fields.
  • The university has partnerships with institutions like the Rafa Nadal School of Sport, which may offer unique career opportunities.
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