Property Technician at the Swedish Food Agency in Uppsala

Do you have experience in property management in environments with high security requirements and a good technical understanding? Would you like to work in a role where technology, service, and security are combined, contributing to a socially important operation? We are now looking for a property technician for the Swedish Food Agency in Uppsala.

Your Role

As a property technician at the Swedish Food Agency, you will work together with operational representatives and property owners to ensure that the Agency's operations in Uppsala can function in well-maintained premises with a certain level of service, including equipment, furnishings, and working environment.

The tasks within the unit are varied and require you to enjoy being part of a group of property technicians who work together to provide good service.

You have a well-established safety mindset and a professional approach both internally and externally in contacts with managers, employees, colleagues, property owners/managers, authorities, contractors, and other stakeholders on various issues.

No local issue is too small or too large for you, and you are responsible for ensuring that questions and needs are handled and followed up in a professional and consistent manner, based on the values and overarching decisions regarding the Agency's operations, premises, and routines.

Unit for Property and Service

The Swedish Food Agency has operations throughout the country, but the largest single location is in Science Park in Uppsala. The Property and Service Unit is part of the Department for Agency Support and is responsible for the development and internal management of the Agency's properties and services during both peacetime and preparedness.

In the Uppsala premises, the service group is responsible for, among other things, mail and goods reception, internal deliveries, meeting rooms, technology, internal operational issues, etc. Within the unit, there is a shared responsibility for ensuring that premises and services function, and team members step in for each other when needed.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a high school education and experience in property management and installations. You have previously worked in a service organization or service group and are accustomed to working in premises with high security requirements. Experience in the operation and maintenance of specialized properties is a requirement, as well as good knowledge of Microsoft Office. You are also comfortable working in various support systems, such as case management systems, reporting tools, and planning tools.

It is advantageous if you have experience in the operation of laboratory premises and laboratory equipment or equivalent, as well as in ordering and following up on property-related services. If you have also worked on developing routines and instructions and have training in HVAC, we see this as a plus.

The position requires a B driver's license and very good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written form. It is advantageous if you have good knowledge of English.

Your Personal Qualities

To succeed in this role, you are responsible, collaborative, and adaptable. You handle changes and new ideas positively and enjoy working in a team where you share knowledge and strengthen the group's capabilities. You are solution-oriented, safety-conscious, and carefully follow routines and guidelines.

You make quick, clear decisions and take responsibility for ensuring that activities are carried out efficiently and according to plan. You are structured, goal-oriented, and build good relationships both internally and externally to manage technical challenges. You are also curious and quick to learn, and you enjoy sharing new experiences and knowledge to continuously improve and develop work processes.

Welcome to Contact Us

You are welcome to contact the recruiting manager Helena Ribacke. The representative for Saco-S is Anna Carlbom Härd and for ST Anders Staffas. All can be reached through our switchboard at tel. 018-17 55 00.

The application deadline is 2026-02-19. Apply via the job advertisement on Lediga jobb (livsmedelsverket.se), marking your application with the diary number 2026/00691. The application must be written in Swedish.

More Information About the Position

• Employment type: Permanent, full-time. We apply a 6-month probationary period.
• Start date: Immediately, by agreement
• Organizational affiliation: Department for Agency Support/Unit for Property and Service.
• Location: Uppsala

All permanently employed staff at the Swedish Food Agency are designated for military service within the agency.

This position is classified in a security class, and Swedish citizenship is therefore a requirement for employment. A security assessment with background check will be conducted in accordance with applicable security protection legislation.

Before the Interview

Grades, certificates, and ID documents that support your application should be brought to a potential interview.

Welcome with your application!

This recruitment is conducted entirely through the Swedish Food Agency's own efforts. Therefore, we kindly ask recruitment companies and advertisement sellers not to make phone calls.

We base our assessment on the information available in the application documents, so please be clear in describing how you meet the qualifications.

Why the Swedish Food Agency

Food and drinking water affect everyone in one way or another, and the interest in both food itself and the work of the Swedish Food Agency is very high.

At the Swedish Food Agency, we contribute to ensuring that food and drinking water are safe for Sweden's consumers, that no one is deceived about what food contains, and to sustainable food consumption. The Swedish Food Agency is involved in building Sweden's civil defense and plays a key role in a robust food and drinking water supply.

At the Swedish Food Agency, we work efficiently and with quality assurance, and all employees, leaders, and managers share responsibility for the agency's mission and development from a holistic perspective. Through our shared leadership, we promote engagement and learning.