School Keeper

6 dagen geleden


Amsterdam Zuid, Nederland The British School of Amsterdam Voltijd

We are looking for an additional School Keeper (Concierge) to join our maintenance team at The British School of Amsterdam. Responsible for the care and upkeep of school buildings and grounds and general repairs and maintenance, our School Keepers work scheduled shifts (morning/afternoon) between 07:00 to 20:00, Monday to Friday. Could this job be for you?

Our School keepers have solid maintenance experience, and enjoy working as part of a team to maintain the best facilities at our school. You will need to be a practical handy person with a range of skills, attentive to detail, and someone who takes pride in getting the job done. English & Dutch language skills are preferred.

Applicants should already have the legal right to work in The Netherlands, and will ideally live in or around the Amsterdam area.

Some flexibility is needed as, from time to time, there may be a requirement to support weekend or evening activities at the school.

**Responsibilities**:
Duties include:

- maintaining the appearance & condition of the building, fixtures, & fittings
- ensuring the school buildings and grounds are accessible
- carrying out all kinds of minor building repairs & maintenance tasks
- maintaining the grounds, removing litter, ensuring rubbish is collected
- check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues
- install appliances and equipment
- ensure playgrounds & outdoor spaces are kept clean and tidy
- regular checking of safety and alarm systems
- regular checking of ventilation and heating systems
- storing equipment and supplies
- inspecting and troubleshooting
- cleaning activities as needed
- working with contractors as needed
- involvement with fire safety, health and safety, and emergency procedures
- Reporting issues to the Facilities' Coordinator

**Requirements**:

- Experienced handy person with good general technical skills
- General knowledge of plumbing, building, electrical systems (or similar)
- Competent in using hand & electrical tools
- Ability to read technical manuals & drawings
- Current Driving License (B, C)
- Experience with security systems (preferred)
- VCA or BHV training (preferred)
- Fluent in English & Dutch is preferred
- Computer skills (MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook)

**Desirable qualities**:

- Personable, presentable, enjoys working in a team
- reliable, high standard of workmanship, attentive to detail
- Good communication & interpersonal skills
- Practical, able to multi-task

**Contract details**:

- Working hours: Monday-Friday, 07:00 - 15:00 or 12.00 - 20.00
- 30 days' annual leave
- 8% Holiday allowance
- Pension
- **About the school**_
- We are a large international school with over 1,100 pupils aged 3 to 18 years, situated in an award-winning building in Amsterdam South. We employ a team of professional school keepers tasked with maintaining a clean, accessible and safe environment for our school community._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Experience**:

- maintenance, handyperson or technical: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

License/Certification:

- Driving License (required)

Work authorization:

- Netherlands (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 13/01/2025


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