Janitor for Högalid School
Kiruna, Sverige
Type of Employment Part-time
Job position School Custodian
Work model On location
Application due date 23 October 2026
Are you the one?
One thing is certain. With us, you make a difference. We are the teacher who helps a little brother read his first words and the after-school staff who bring laughter at the end of the school day. We are the childcare workers who help children grow every day and the librarian who brings literature to life. Together, we strive for knowledge, for meaning, and for a fun everyday life for children and young people. There’s something wonderful about that. Would you also like to work for the future in the Municipality of Kiruna? Come and be part of the community at the Culture and Education Administration. We look forward to hearing from you! 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a custodian, you will be responsible for standard custodial duties within the school under the supervision of the principal. You will be an important resource in our daily operations and help ensure that the school’s facilities and environments function optimally. Job duties may include, among other things: • Painting and simple renovation work • Carpentry and assembly work • Repairs and maintenance of equipment and facilities • Practical improvements based on the school’s needs • Inspection of the school’s indoor and outdoor environments • Simple transportation and moving of equipment The property is owned and managed by Kiruna Bostäder; the position may involve collaboration with the property manager on matters related to the school’s facilities and environment. QUALIFICATIONS We expect you to have a high school diploma and, preferably, experience working as a janitor or property manager. You have a good command of the Swedish language and basic computer skills to handle trouble tickets and service requests.  Experience in the following areas is a plus: • Janitorial or property maintenance work • Painting, carpentry, and simple renovation work • Practical maintenance work in public institutions or schools You have a strong ability to plan and carry out your work independently, and you are solution-oriented and service-minded. You have good teamwork skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to build positive relationships with all parties you come into contact with in this role. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. A Class B driver’s license is required. Criminal Record Check: Before any potential employment, you must submit an extract from your criminal record (including the register of suspected offenses) in a sealed envelope. The extract can be ordered via the Police website: https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623 Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent; start date: To be agreed upon; the position is 50% of full-time. To work with us, you must share Kiruna Municipality’s core values, where respect, responsibility, and collaboration are the guiding principles. We offer a pleasant work environment and stimulating tasks, and as an employee, you’ll enjoy a good work-life balance. We offer a variety of benefits, including free access to various fitness facilities up to 5,000 SEK per year, cabins in the mountains that you can rent, and the option to exchange part of your salary for time off. We strive for gender equality and view diversity as a strength; we welcome employees from diverse backgrounds and work to ensure our workplaces are accessible to everyone. Kiruna Municipality views full-time employment as a right and part-time employment as an opportunity. Knowledge of Finnish, Sami, and/or Meänkieli is a plus, as Kiruna Municipality is an administrative area for these languages. Kiruna Municipality applies individual and differentiated pay scales. If you advance in the recruitment process, you will be presented with a pay range applicable to you at the time of your interview. We encourage you to read the information about our collective bargaining agreements, local agreements, and what we as an employer have to offer before we meet with you for a potential interview; you can find this information here: https://kiruna.se/naringsliv--arbete/arbeta-hos-oss/kommunen-som-arbetsgivare.html Kiruna Municipality has engaged a recruitment agency for this position and therefore requests that advertising sales representatives or other providers of recruitment services refrain from contacting us.