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Gothenburg University meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive education attract researchers and students from all over the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, Gothenburg University contributes to a better future.

Within the Property and Services Unit at Gothenburg University, competence in a number of different areas is gathered. Together, the unit offers expert support and delivers services and facilities to the entire university. Proximity services are provided based on campus areas originating from the geographical areas where Gothenburg University's operations are conducted. Within campus services, there is consolidated competence in areas such as local services, caretaking, technical services, conference services, mail handling, and security. Campus services serve operational areas and properties for the entire Gothenburg University. As an employee with us, you will become an important part of a service organization characterized by reliable deliveries, competence, curiosity, and broad collaboration, where your initiatives and efforts are both visible and make a difference. We offer a good balance between work and private life and value that our employees enjoy their work.

Job Description

In this position, you will primarily clean Gothenburg University's guest researcher apartments located throughout Gothenburg. Between buildings, we move mainly using public transport. The extended responsibilities include some handyman tasks such as changing batteries in smoke detectors, assembling furniture, and lighter caretaking assignments, among others. It also includes administrative work, inspection of premises, and contact with cleaning companies. As needed, you will also clean our teaching rooms, study areas, restrooms, lunch rooms, offices, and other premises where students and staff are present.

Qualifications

The position requires good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, as well as good knowledge of the local cleaning profession and practical skills. Good computer skills are required as simpler administrative tasks are included in the position. You must also have at least 1 year of experience in local cleaning, where experience from private home cleaning or hotel cleaning is meritorious. The experience should not be older than 10 years.

You must not have any form of allergy that affects the execution of the work. Certifications such as SRY or equivalent are meritorious. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability, where good teamwork skills, attention to detail, independence, responsibility in work, and the ability to provide quality service are highly valued. We also place great emphasis on experience with similar assignments.

Employment

The employment is a fixed-term position (100%) located at Campus Service Haga, Local Cleaning Section. Start date as soon as possible according to agreement and until 2026-12-31.

Contact Information for the Position

Anne Leppänen, Local Cleaning Coordinator, 031-786 3307, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Trade Unions

You can find trade union representatives at Gothenburg University here: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare (https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare)

Application

You apply for the position via Gothenburg University's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is at the university's disposal by the last application date.

Application must be received by: 2026-06-30

The University works actively for a working environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the operations. The University applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives' regulations, the University is obliged to keep application documents for two years after the appointment decision. If you as an applicant specifically request the return of your documents, they will be returned when the two years have passed; otherwise, they will be destroyed. To staffing and recruitment agencies and to you who are salespeople: Gothenburg University utilizes a procured advertising agency in connection with the recruitment of staff. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of job advertisements.