About this role
Medborgarskolan is present throughout the country, and our courses and cultural activities engage nearly one million participants each year. Our operations are open to everyone. Our ambition is to stimulate knowledge-seeking, personal creativity, and civic engagement. We combine pleasant learning methods with high standards of quality and competence.
Medborgarskolan Region Väst, with a regional office in Gothenburg, covers Västra Götaland and Halland and has over 45 operational locations throughout the region. We are a non-profit association that, in addition to traditional adult education, also operates schools, corporate training, and labor market activities. Medborgarskolan Region Väst has a turnover of approximately 185 million SEK and employs around 200 people.
Group Leader in Property Maintenance and Construction
Medborgarskolan Region Väst is seeking a group leader for our property maintenance staff and service carpenters. At Medborgarskolan, you will have the opportunity to take on tasks with great breadth and variety. We manage a total property area of approximately 14,000 square meters, distributed across diverse activity types - from primary schools and offices to ceramics workshops and rehearsal spaces.
We are therefore in need of a group leader who appreciates a dynamic and eventful workday.
You will be part of our property organization that serves other operations with all property-related matters. The position combines leadership tasks with practical work in property maintenance and construction. We currently have two caretakers whom you will support with leadership, coordination, and practical interventions.
Tasks include:
• Personnel management for the caretaking team
• Work management and resource coordination
• Planning of simple facility adaptations and renovations
• Budget responsibility
• Execution of facility adaptations and renovations
• Contacts with property owners, authorities, and contractors
• Case management in our fault reporting system
• Typical caretaking and property maintenance tasks
Work location will primarily be Gothenburg and surrounding municipalities, but work in other parts of Västra Götaland and Halland may also occur.
Who We're Looking For:
You have documented good experience in:
- Work management in the construction industry and/or property maintenance
- Budget responsibility
- Multiple years of work in construction and/or carpentry
Additionally, you have a good understanding of building technology and technical installations such as ventilation and electrical systems.
Personally, we're looking for someone who is proactive, meticulous, and curious. You enjoy juggling multiple tasks and maintaining a high work pace during peak periods.
You should have a strong desire to take on new tasks. Medborgarskolan is a workplace with great opportunities for learning and professional development.
Our diverse operations require an understanding and service-oriented approach.
Additional Requirements:
Fluent Swedish, both spoken and written
B driver's license
Since the work is partially conducted in primary schools, a criminal record check will be requested before employment.
Additional Information:
Position will be filled on an ongoing basis. Submit your application no later than 2025-12-05.
Start Date: As soon as possible or by agreement.
For questions about the position, contact Carl Nilsson, Property Department Manager.