Machine Repair Technician Wanted at the Cemetery Administration

We are looking for an engaged machine repair technician who enjoys working broadly – from irrigation systems to excavators. With us, you will be offered a pleasant working environment, a varied and stimulating job, and good opportunities to take your own initiatives. And as an extra bonus – a fleet of machines beyond the ordinary.

Magnus works as a machine repair technician

Magnus describes his daily life like this:

“The best part of my job is the variety. We focus on quality in everything we do, and I have many nice colleagues. There is both community and professional skill here. Right now, we are also in an exciting period with new construction and renovation, which means a lot is happening around us and creates a sense of development and optimism for the future!”

About the position

In this role, you will be responsible, together with two colleagues, for ensuring that our well-equipped fleet of machines operates flawlessly and that vehicles and machines meet applicable requirements. The work involves repairing, maintaining, and servicing engines, machines, and other mechanical equipment.

Depending on your technical experience, the work may also include:

• Vehicle diagnostics
• Basic repairs and hydraulics on larger machines
• Welding and metalworking
• Electronics

Above all, you will be working with green area machines.

The work team is based in Hovdestalund and operates throughout Västerås. Currently, a renovation of the premises in Hovdestalund is underway, which is planned to be completed by the end of the year.

The job offers great freedom, fun challenges, and a clear focus on quality. We are also actively working to reduce our climate impact with the goal of becoming climate neutral.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, we expect you to have:

• Completed high school education with a focus on automotive technology
• Driving license B
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Physical endurance, as the work is physically demanding

It is an advantage if you have experience in:

• Several years of work in a similar field
• Tire management
• Water and sewage work (e.g., irrigation)
• Welding and metalwork
• Service of green area machines
• Repair of power tools

A BE driving license is also an advantage.

Personal qualities

To thrive in this role, we believe you are self-driven and take responsibility for your tasks. You structure your work, take initiative, and drive your tasks forward with a focus on results and quality.

Since the work is flexible and varied, you easily adapt to changing circumstances and see opportunities in changes.

You have good collaboration skills, are attentive in your interactions with others, and contribute to a constructive and professional work climate.

If you also have a commitment and interest in contributing to our journey towards becoming climate neutral, we see it as a great advantage.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Finally

The position is a permanent employment with a 100% working degree. We will call for interviews shortly after the application deadline.

We are curious about who you are and hope you want to be a part of our community! Please feel free to contact any of us listed at the bottom of the ad if you have questions or want to know more.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About the Cemetery Administration

The Cemetery Administration is part of the Church of Sweden Västerås and is responsible for burial services. An important main task is to allocate burial sites for all deceased, regardless of religious affiliation. We want to provide our visitors with the best possible service regarding the care and maintenance of our 23 cemeteries.

About the Church of Sweden Västerås:

The Church of Sweden Västerås has about 78,000 members. Around 230 dedicated employees work here, all part of a resourceful modern organization with good conditions, development opportunities, and benefits. Here, you will have many colleagues and numerous meetings and contacts with other people through our various activities. We who work here are located in 26 churches and at 23 cemeteries but also around the community.

Within the Church of Sweden Västerås, there are many different professions. You may primarily think of our profile professions, priests, deacons, church musicians, and parish educators, but there are also caretakers, cemetery workers, communicators, economists, and many others who all have different backgrounds. You do not need to be a member of the Church of Sweden or be religious to work with us, unless you work in one of the profile professions. However, you must share our fundamental values based on the Christian faith.

When you choose to work with us, you contribute to creating a better life and a fairer society for many, providing help and support to people who are struggling. You also contribute to our shared cultural heritage, allowing you and others to sing in a choir, participate in activities, talk to a priest in times of crisis, and much more.

Do you want to become one of us?