Ref: 20250590

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a new property manager for the property management unit at the city properties department, focusing on preschools. The property management unit is responsible for the management and development of Malmö city's properties for schools, childcare, elderly care, social services, offices, and cultural and recreational facilities. The unit's mission is to provide suitable premises and outdoor environments while maintaining the functional values of the properties. The unit employs approximately 80 staff members, divided into 5 sections managing around 600 properties. The intended position is part of the Preschool section that manages preschools.

As a property manager, you will be responsible for planning and executing the operation and maintenance of the outdoor environment to ensure the functionality of the properties is upheld. Through your budget and in collaboration with users and contractors, you will plan upcoming maintenance measures. Your tasks also include providing advisory support regarding outdoor environment issues to tenants in new construction and renovation projects. In the role of property manager, you will represent the property management at meetings with operations, internal meetings, and forums related to outdoor environments within Malmö city. You will participate in jointly developing the management of outdoor environments at city properties with other property managers and enhancing the property portfolio regarding long-term sustainable outdoor environments.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a relevant university degree, such as landscape engineer, or other education in the operation and maintenance of outdoor environments or landscape construction deemed equivalent. You should also have at least 2 years of work experience as a property manager or in a similar role. Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, is required for the position, as well as a B driver's license. Experience with LOU and reviewing drawings and construction documents is considered an asset. It is also advantageous if you have worked as a contractor in the industry. Given that schoolyards are outdoor environments with significant challenges for vegetation and sustainability, experience with plant knowledge, the establishment of planting beds, and biodiversity is also beneficial, as we continuously work on improvements in existing environments.

A job as a property manager with us involves many contacts, both internally and externally, which requires good communication skills and the ability to build relationships. Therefore, it is important that you enjoy collaborating while being self-driven and taking responsibility for your tasks. To succeed in the role, we see that you work efficiently and have a good ability to plan your work and identify the resources required. It is important that you are solution-focused and take the initiative for development and improvements in your work. You understand the importance of working in a goal-oriented organization influenced by political decisions and objectives.

About the Workplace

The city properties department's 200 employees manage Malmö city's properties for schools, childcare, elderly care, and culture. The portfolio amounts to over 1.8 million square meters and generates approximately 2 billion kronor annually. Our primary task is to meet the needs of our space users for well-functioning premises.

The service management department is divided into five divisions and offers everything from transportation services to IT and responding to citizens in Malmö city's contact center. We maintain streets, parks, green spaces, and beaches, manage all of Malmö city's buildings, and ensure that our school students receive good and nutritious food. Together, we are a smart service partner to the city.

Malmö city's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

Read about Malmö city as an employer here malmo.se/jobb (https://malmo.se/jobb)

Job Information

Employment type: Temporary, approximately 11 months with a possibility of extension.
Scope: Full-time
Remote work possibility: Yes, based on the needs of the operation
Number of positions: 1
Start date: By agreement

Other

At the service management department, we have a common leadership strategy to promote good leadership for you as an employee and a good operation for the residents of Malmö. We want both our employees and leaders to have a good working environment and develop with us. Read more about the leadership strategy here.

Please note that Malmö city has removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, this for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers will be an important part of our selection work.

At the service management department, we offer the possibility of remote work, provided it works for the operation and fits your individual circumstances. In this position, there is the opportunity for part-time remote work after dialogue with your manager.

Malmö city strives for employees to reflect the diversity present in the population. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to meeting the needs of Malmö residents as an employer.