Vacant job

About the Department

The Care and Elderly Care Department consists of four care and residential homes for the elderly, as well as a short-term unit. The administration has a medical equipment store that the department's handyman/maintenance worker manages, including handling, cleaning, and storage of various items.

Job Responsibilities

As a handyman/maintenance worker within the Care and Elderly Care Department, you are responsible for minor maintenance work, repairs, and service at our care and residential homes. Your duties also include transporting, cleaning, and maintaining medical equipment. You will also perform various administrative duties that span across the department. Transporting medication is a regular part of the role.

Qualifications

You have at least a secondary education. The role requires great flexibility and a service-oriented mindset, as tasks may vary and the ability to solve identified problems is central. Collaboration with nurses, rehabilitation staff, unit managers, and other care personnel is an important aspect of the role. You have relevant work experience. Personal suitability is highly valued.

In accordance with the National Minority Language Act, Gällivare Municipality is the administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Knowledge of any of these languages is considered an advantage when applying for employment in Gällivare Municipality.

A Class B driver's license is required.

What Gällivare Municipality Offers You:

• Wellness benefits in the form of strength training, group training, and Dundret.
• Wellness hour.
• Opportunity to participate in the workplace's "Trivselpeng" (well-being allowance).
• Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality's Leisure Association).
• Option for holiday exchange.

Working Hours and Duration

Full-time, permanent position.

Salary

Monthly salary. We apply individual salary setting. Please state your salary expectations in your application.

Start Date and Application

Attach a CV to your application. Original documents will be requested if needed. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Start date: Autumn 2026, by agreement.

Last day for applications: 2026-07-19

Information

Department Manager Johan Apelqvist, 0970-818660

Union Representatives

Kommunal, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

We look forward to receiving your application!