Building Technician (m/f/d)

Documenta; Kassel; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

documenta and Museum Fridericianum gGmbH in Kassel is seeking a technically skilled maintenance professional for a fixed-term contract ending Nov 30, 2027. The role covers maintenance, repair, and upkeep of electrical and building systems, with night and weekend on-call duties.

Requirements include vocational training in a relevant trade, experience with electrical system upkeep, and proficiency in MS Office and technical applications. A Class B driver’s license is valued.

Formación

• Completed vocational training in a relevant trade.
• Experience with maintenance, repair and upkeep of electrical systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office and technical applications.
• Friendly demeanor and strong commitment to the job.
• Reliability and ability to work as part of a team; weekend/holiday availability.

Responsabilidades

• Performing all maintenance and repair work.
• Operating and monitoring the building’s locking system, including night shifts.
• On-call duty on weekends and at night.
• Regular inspection of rooms, buildings, outdoor facilities, and technical equipment and systems.
• Repairing minor damage as needed.
• Coordinating building cleaning services with external contractors.
• Winter maintenance and general upkeep tasks.
• Planning and coordinating schedules, e.g., external contracts.
• Purchasing and billing for supplies and equipment.
• Event support and setup/takedown for exhibitions and events.

Conocimientos

Maintenance and repair of electricals

Team player

Reliability

Willingness to work weekends/holidays

Driving (class B)

Educación

Vocational training in a relevant trade

Herramientas

MS Office

Technical applications

Descripción del empleo

documenta and Museum Fridericianum gGmbH is a nonprofit corporation supported and financed by the City of Kassel and the State of Hesse as shareholders, and also receives financial support from the Federal Cultural Foundation. The nonprofit GmbH is responsible for the documenta exhibition, which takes place every five years, the Fridericianum, the documenta archive, and the documenta Halle.

We are currently seeking a technically skilled individual who is eager to become part of our documenta team.

The position is a fixed-term contract ending on November 30, 2027. The work location is Kassel.

Your Responsibilities:

• Performing all maintenance and repair work
• Operating and monitoring the building’s locking system, including some night shifts
• On-call duty on weekends and at night
• Regular inspection of rooms, buildings, outdoor facilities, and technical equipment and systems (primarily heating, ventilation, and plumbing systems, but also elevators, locking systems, and alarm systems)
• Performing repair work for minor damage
• Coordinating building cleaning services provided by external contractors
• Winter maintenance
• Performing cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Planning and coordinating schedules, e.g., when contracting with external firms
• Purchasing and billing for supplies and equipment
• Event support, as well as setting up and taking down exhibitions and events

Your Profile:

• Successfully completed vocational training in a relevant trade or equivalent
• Professional experience in the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of electrical systems
• Proficiency with MS Office and technical applications
• Friendly demeanor and a strong commitment to the job
• Reliability and ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to work on weekends and holidays
• Class B driver’s license
• Knowledge of English is a plus

We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone—regardless of gender and gender identity, ethnic origin and nationality, age, religion and beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, identity, or social background.

We strongly encourage people with disabilities or those with equivalent status to apply. Since our workspaces are located in historic buildings and are not fully accessible, we will work with you to find individualized solutions.