About this role
Description
We are now looking for a creative technician who wants to contribute to something truly important!
As a technician with us, you will be part of a team consisting of eight technicians, a coordinator, and a unit manager.
Our common mission is to support the core operations with various repairs of, for example, pump stations, valves, and fire hydrants. We are also involved in construction projects related to water and wastewater facilities.
Responsibilities
In a typical week, you will work on:
• Welding work, fabrication, and assembly of pipe galleries.
• Projects such as renovation or new construction of water and wastewater facilities.
• Repair and fabrication of technical installations in pump stations, reservoirs, and tunnels.
• Work in a mechanical workshop such as repairing facility equipment, pumps, etc.
As a technician, you will encounter a highly varied daily routine. Usually, our assignments are planned, but we regularly respond to urgent requests, and we strive to be flexible based on the needs of the operations. In emergency situations, we need to be able to adapt and think creatively to find the best solution in each case. Depending on the assignment, you will work independently or in pairs with one of your colleagues.
We are based at the newly built headquarters of Kretslopp and Vatten in Alelyckan. Here, we have a large workshop fully equipped with modern tools and machines, and we cover the whole of Gothenburg as our work area. Our department actively works to create a good workplace for all employees, including enabling our staff to maintain a good work-life balance. As an employee with us, you will also receive health promotion hours, wellness benefits, flexible working hours, and bike benefits, which are all part of our health-promoting efforts.
As part of the City of Gothenburg, we serve all citizens in the city, and our work benefits Gothenburg residents every day. We take pride in our work and have fun together while doing it!
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who has:
• A high school education with a technical focus, or equivalent experience as deemed relevant by the employer.
• Experience in welding, metal processing, and working in a mechanical workshop.
• Computer skills, as we operate in a digital work environment.
• Knowledge of reading technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.
• A valid driver's license (B category).
It is an advantage if you also have a forklift license. This position is classified for security purposes and requires a background check approved by the Security Police, which also includes alcohol and drug testing. On-call duty may be required as part of the role.
We seek someone who is driven and thrives in a flexible and changing environment. You have a creative ability and enjoy finding new solutions to move the work forward. Since we work closely within the team, it is important that you are cooperative and appreciate working together to achieve our common goals.
About Us
Kretslopp and Vatten exists for the residents of Gothenburg. We are responsible for ensuring that some of Gothenburg's most essential community services function, twenty-four hours a day, all year round. Through our work with water, wastewater, and waste management, Kretslopp and Vatten contributes to creating a circular community that enables Gothenburg residents to live sustainably. Our vision is "We make it easy to live sustainably," and our work is truly important.
Gothenburg is growing like never before. We work to ensure a reliable drinking water supply for the city by constructing and maintaining the infrastructure underground. We also influence and plan for building a Gothenburg that can meet tomorrow's climate challenges. Additionally, we ensure that the waste generated by Gothenburg residents is collected and treated properly. We work long-term on raising awareness and changing behaviors regarding circularity and the use of drinking water.
We are a fee-funded department with extensive expertise, employing around 600 staff members. Within the organization, we have the necessary skills to accomplish our mission – both in planning and executing our work.
Do you share our vision and want to learn more about us? Please visit http://www.goteborg.se/kretsloppochvatten or follow us on Facebook or LinkedIn.
Other
As an employee at Kretslopp and Vatten, you will be assigned responsibilities within the framework of Kretslopp and Vatten's role in the total defense strategy.
Since we have already decided on the recruitment channels we wish to use for this hiring process, we kindly but firmly ask not to be contacted for additional offers regarding competency brokerage, advertising, or recruiting assistance.