Closing date: Open until filled
Starting date: As soon as possible
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Indication of Gross Monthly Salary (1 FTE): €2,500 - €2,900
Location: Apeldoorn Campus
Do you have a passion for maintaining living spaces and keeping facilities in top condition? We are looking for a dedicated Housing & Facility Caretaker to take care of our student accommodations and school facilities, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students and staff.
As a Housing & Facility Caretaker, you will be the one of the first points of contact for housing-related matters. You will work closely with our Housing & Front Desk team, ensuring that student accommodations and school buildings are well-maintained. This role requires a hands-on approach, from minor repairs to cleaning checks and supporting new students as they settle in.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of student accommodations and school facilities.
- Conduct basic cleaning and room preparation before new student arrivals, including making beds.
- Handle student check-ins and check-outs.
- Perform room inspections during student check-outs, ensuring cleanliness and order.
- Assist in student relocations between accommodations as per the move plan.
- Handle minor repairs, such as changing light bulbs and fixing cupboard shelves.
- Conduct regular maintenance checks (e.g., sinks, drainage) and take preventive actions.
- Ensure the cleanliness of common areas according to the cleaning schedule.
- Report facility issues and support decision-making on necessary maintenance.
- Handle small purchases for maintenance materials and supplies.
- Carry out minor gardening tasks when required.
- Manage waste disposal by moving large bins to the street at designated locations on a weekly basis.
- Pick up new arrivals from Apeldoorn train station and escort them to their accommodation.
Requirements
- Kind, caring, and independent with a proactive attitude.
- Reliable, systematic, and well-organised.
- Handy and capable of carrying out small repairs.
- Willing to assist with cleaning and other hands-on tasks.
- Basic English communication skills.
- Residing in the Netherlands, preferably near Apeldoorn.
- Eligible to work in the Netherlands.
- Possesses a valid driving licence and is able to drive the Wittenborg van.
What We Offer
- Regular working hours (08:30-17:00).
- Provided work clothing and necessary accessories.
- Travel cost compensation as per Wittenborg's travel policy.
- Collective pension scheme from day one.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV with complete contact details to hrm@wittenborg.eu, using the subject line: "Application for Housing & Facility Caretaker".
We look forward to receiving your application!