The University of Gothenburg meets societal challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive educational programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and perspectives, the University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. Within the service unit at the University of Gothenburg, expertise is gathered in a variety of areas. Together, the unit offers expert support and delivers services to the entire university. Campus services are provided based on the geographical areas where the University of Gothenburg operates. Within campus services, there is consolidated expertise in areas such as facility services, custodial services, technical services, conference services, and mail handling.
Campus Service Lorensberg primarily provides services to the operational areas and properties located in the Lorensberg and Vasa areas, namely the Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts, the Faculty of Humanities, and surrounding operations.
**Job Responsibilities**
As a service technician at the University of Gothenburg, you are an important face of the university as you often interact with students, visitors, and staff. Together with your colleagues, you contribute to the success of the operations by performing a variety of tasks tailored to current needs. The role includes, among other things, working with:
• Daily supervision of properties and facilities.
• Repairs, relocations, assembly work, lamp replacements, etc.
• Handling of mail, goods, and internal deliveries.
• Management of recycling.
• Receiving requests and managing fault reports in our case management system.
• Providing startup assistance for AV technology in teaching rooms.
• Management of locks, keys, and access cards.
**Qualifications**
The following qualifications are required for the position:
• Completed upper secondary education or equivalent.
• B driver's license.
• Good ability to perform practical tasks.
• Proficient in both spoken and written Swedish and English.
• Good computer skills and experience with planning and feedback through digital tools.
• Strong communication skills.
You thrive in an environment with high ambitions and a fast pace, where you have the opportunity to tackle exciting challenges constructively. The job therefore requires flexibility and ongoing prioritization, as well as good planning and organizational skills. Personal qualities such as attention to detail, teamwork ability, and a strong sense of service and responsibility are highly valued.
**Meritorious**:
• Post-secondary studies relevant to the position.
• Experience working in property services.
• Experience in other service professions such as conference or hotel operations.
• Experience in administrative work and case management systems.
• Experience leading smaller projects.
• Knowledge of AV technology.
**Employment**
The position is a temporary appointment with a scope of 50%. Start date for the temporary position is by agreement, and the employment is ongoing but no later than May 31, 2026. An extension may occur.
The position is located at Campus Service Lorensberg within the Service Unit.
**Contact Information for the Position**
If you have questions about the position, please contact Section Manager Henric Snygg at
[email protected].
**Trade Unions**
You can find union representatives at the University of Gothenburg here: https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/work-with-us/help-for-applicants
**Application**
You apply for the position via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is submitted to the university no later than the application deadline.
The application should include:
• CV
• Cover letter
• Any other documents related to the position
• Upper secondary school diploma
The application must be submitted by: December 4, 2025
The university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.
The university applies individual salary setting.
According to the National Archives' regulations, the university is required to store application documents for two years after the appointment decision. If you, as an applicant for a position, specifically request the return of your documents, they will be sent back after the two years have passed; otherwise, they will be disposed of.
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