Maintenance Sidekick

Zoku; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary scale VI: €2,784.62–€3,135.94 (

Discount on food & drinks

Discounted employee rates across Zoku

Free staff meals with city views

Free night stay for you and a +1 in 3–

Access to community events and after‑h

Personal budget after year one

Job summary

Zoku in Amsterdam seeks a Maintenance Sidekick to support the Regional Maintenance & Asset Manager in running a smooth building operation. You’ll perform internal repairs, manage stock, and respond to maintenance inquiries from residents and departments.

Your role covers troubleshooting across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general repairs, collaborating with external contractors for complex projects while upholding quality and brand standards.

Qualifications

• First experience in a similar position with provable technical knowledge.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• EU resident or valid NL work permit required.
• Fully flexible; no fixed working days or hours.
• Great communicator and team-player.
• Available full-time for 40 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Be a smooth operator by supporting preventive maintenance and identifying needed materials.
• Troubleshoot issues across electrical, plumbing, HVAC and general repairs; install equipment and components.
• Prioritize tasks by impact on daily operations and respond to maintenance requests.
• Collaborate with the Operations team to keep Zoku running smoothly and maintain brand standards.

Skills

Hands-on mentality

Problem solving

Team player

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

English fluency

Job description

Are you a handy person who loves to take care of a smooth-running building and gets a kick out of fixing (tricky) things? Then keep reading!

Zoku provides a home for business travelers who want to live in a city for between a few days and a few months. We’re a new type of business hotel offering a relaxed place to live, co-work and socialize – while wiring residents into the local scene. Join an international team of driven, proactive and fun-loving Zokus who all have one thing in common: a passion for connecting people across the globe.

TELL ME MORE

As our Maintenance Sidekick, you'll support our Regional Maintenance & Asset Manager in ensuring smooth building operations. This includes executing internal repairs, managing stock supply, and responding to maintenance-related inquiries from departments and guests.

Your expertise in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general repairs will maintain a safe environment. You'll also collaborate with external contractors for complex projects, upholding quality and brand standards.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

No day looks the same as our Maintenance Sidekick… but here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

Be a smooth operator:You're hands-on and contribute to the performance of the preventative maintenance plan to ensure that our building is in its best shape. This includes identifying necessary materials and implementing them.

Love to troubleshoot:You'll act as the troubleshooter in case of issues arising throughout your day, this can range from executing common repairs, installing equipment and hardware, sanitary facilities, lightning, door mechanics, paintwork, and more.

Put the puzzle together: Your excellent problem-solving abilities will come into play as you respond to incoming requests, assessing the nature of each issue and prioritizing your task list while considering the impact on daily operations.

Be a true team player: Work hand in hand with our Operations team to keep Zoku at its best. Share updates, coordinate maintenance around daily operations and lend a helping hand when needed. Whether you’re fixing a small snag or finding a smarter way of doing things, you understand how your work helps create welcoming spaces, smooth service and a great experience for our residents.

WE LOVE PEOPLE WHO

• Bring good vibes to the work floor, are genuinely friendly and approachable.
• Have a hands-on mentality and are not afraid of getting their hands dirty.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit and like to discover new things.
• Have a fantastic eye for detail and take precautionary measures when working.
• Are multi-tasking pros, handling multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities all whilst keeping a cool head and a warm heart.

A FEWMUST HAVES

• You have first experience in a similar position with provable technical knowledge.
• You are fluent in English, other languages are a plus.
• You are an EU resident or have a valid working permit for The Netherlands.
• You are fully flexible, no fixed working days / hours.
• You are a great communicator and team-player.
• You are available full-time for 40 hours/week.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work in a Place People Actually Want to Be: You'll join an international team filled with people who genuinely care about hospitality, creativity, and community. Plus, exciting training and events to celebrate every step of the journey!

• A salary package in scale VI between at €2.784,62 - €3.135,94 grossper month (based on full-time)
• Discount on food & drinks for you and up to 4 friends
• Discounted Employee- and Friends & Family rates across all Zoku locations (Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Vienna and Paris)
• Free staff meals straight from our Living Kitchen (yes, the same food our guests eat!) with the best views in town
• A free night stay for you and a +1 in your first 3 months – plus another free night at any Zoku location for your birthday celebration
• Access to all community events, team celebrations, and after work drinks
• A personal budget after your first year: spend it on extra days off, learning, or take it as cash

WHAT WE ARE PROUD OF

Zoku combines the energy of a lifestyle brand with the warmth of a close knit team. We challenge traditional hospitality by creating spaces where people genuinely connect, whether they’re staying for one night or several months.

Next to our award-winning design and our global press fan club, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp across all our locations, meaning we care deeply about people, community, and doing business with a heart (not just as a marketing line).

WHAT THE ZOKU?!

We’re Zoku. Designed for the new generation of business travelers, we’re so much more than a long stay hotel. We’re a place you can call your second home, even on your first visit. We’ve created a hive of private Lofts and rooftop Social Spaces, so you can stay connected and well rested as you live and work throughout Europe. Throw yourself into your work and play, and effortlessly discover one of our home cities. It will be your home city next.

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