Service Worker, Part-Time/Intermittent Hourly Position

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Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest educational institutions with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields. Here, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, it's about conducting research about – and within – a society in transition. It's also about delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Description University Services is Umeå University's service organization that simplifies everyday life on campus for employees, students, and visitors. We do this by providing service and support, managing bookable teaching spaces and meeting rooms, facility maintenance, package and goods handling, access cards/UmU cards, mail handling, switchboard and telephone services, and securing exams. We also offer services in printing, lab services, and pantry services. Job Responsibilities As a service worker, you will work with facility maintenance within the services provided across approximately 20 buildings where Umeå University operates. Your work day will be planned based on the customer's specific needs and coordinated with the work team in each building. What are we looking for in you? You are service-oriented and enjoy meeting new people, with the ability to create a good atmosphere in the workplace. As a person, you are helpful, positive, carry out your work tasks with quality, and take pride in your professional role. You can work independently and see what needs to be done. You feel comfortable making personal contact but also know when and how to do so appropriately. You are flexible and can prioritize independently or as part of a team. Qualifications Good proficiency in Swedish (speaking, reading, writing) and English (speaking) Merits Experience with facility maintenance Facility maintenance training Application Your application should be submitted through the university's recruitment system Varbi and must be received by Umeå University by 2026-08-10. In this recruitment, you apply with only your CV. In the application form, you will be asked to answer questions about why you are applying for the advertised position and provide information about your competence and experience related to the advertised position. Terms The employment is an intermittent position with hourly pay under an 11-month contract period. The intermittent employment arrangement means you may be offered work on individual short-term occasions during the applicable contract period. Employment occasions are time-limited under the Employment Protection Act 5 § 1 p. Being available in this way means you can accept or decline each work opportunity offered to you, and a new employment relationship begins with each individual occasion you work. We welcome your application! Umeå University aims to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment agencies and to those selling additional job advertisements: We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies and sellers of additional job advertisements.Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest educational institutions with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields. Here, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green…

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job

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active

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City

Umeå

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Umeå universitet

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63.7970413, 20.2816791copyopen in

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Published

20. 7. 2026

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30. 7. 2026

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