Key Skills

Job Description

Closing date: Open until filled Starting date: As soon as possible Working hours: preferably full-time, 40 hours per week (1FTE) Indication of Gross Monthly Salary (1 FTE): €2,700 - €3,000 Location: Apeldoorn Campus Are you practical, hands-on and motivated to keep buildings and living spaces in good condition? We are looking for a Housing & Facilities Officer to carry out day-to-day maintenance, minor repairs and practical caretaker duties across our student accommodation and school facilities, helping to keep them clean, safe and welcoming for students and staff. You will work closely with our Housing Team and the Front Office & Housing Manager. Your work wil range from carrying out minor repairs and regular maintenance checks to preparing rooms and helping new students settle in. Key Responsibilities Carry out day-to-day maintenance and practical upkeep of student accommodation and school facilities, in line with the team planning. Handle student check-ins and check-outs in collaboration with the Front Office & Housing team. Inspect rooms during student check-outs, checking their condition, cleanliness, and order. Assist with student relocations between accommodation locations, following the agreed move plan. Perform minor repairs, such as replacing light bulbs, painting, and fixing cupboard shelves. Conduct regular maintenance checks, including checks of sinks and drainage, and carry out minor preventive maintenance. Identify and report maintenance issues to the Front Office & Housing Manager, providing clear information about what needs attention. Provide on-site support during visits by external contracts, showing them the relevant areas and explaining the reported issues. Make small purchases of maintenance materials and supplies. Carry out minor gardening tasks when required. Move large waste bins to the designated collection points each week. Respond to building alarms or emergencies outside regular working hours, following agreed procedures. Occasionally assist with deep cleaning or additional cleaning during holiday periods. Occasionally cary out basic cleaning and prepare rooms before new student arrivals, including making beds. Requirements A proactive, reliable and well-organised approach, with the ability to carry out assigned tasks independently, systematically and efficiently, in line with team planning and priorities set by the Front Office & Housing Manager. A friendly, caring and service-oriented attitude towards students and colleagues. A professional and resilient approach, with the ability to work in a dynamic student living environment. Practical maintenance skills, including the ability to carry out minor repairs. Willingness to assist with cleaning, room preparation and other hands-on tasks. Ability to carry out practical duties, including lifting and moving object safely, using appropriate equipment or assistance with heavy items. Good English communication skills; Dutch is an advantage. Residing in the Netherlands, preferably near Apeldoorn. Eligibility to work in the Netherlands. Sponsorship is not available for this role. A valid driving license and the ability to drive the Wittenborg van. What We Offer Working hours primarily within office hours between 08:00 and 18:00. Responses to building alarms or emergencies outside these hours follow agreed procedures. Working clothes and the necessary cleaning equipment. Participation in a collective pension scheme from your first day. A multicultural, highly motivated and results-driven environment, in which more than 100 nationalities work, study, innovate and socialise together, and where internationalisation, diversity and ethics form the foundation of applied, research-informed, global learning. Application Are you interested in this position? Please email your contact details and a short profile or CV to [email protected], with the subject: "Application - Housing & Facilities Officer" We look forward to receiving your application!

Core Responsibilities

Maintain student accommodation and school facilities through routine checks, minor repairs, practical upkeep, and occasional cleaning or gardening. Support student arrivals, departures, and relocations, report maintenance issues, assist external contractors, and respond to alarms or emergencies according to procedures.

Requirements

Candidates should be proactive, reliable, organized, service-oriented, and able to work independently in a dynamic student environment. Practical repair skills, good English, eligibility to work in the Netherlands, residence in the Netherlands, and a valid driving license are required; Dutch is an advantage.

Benefits

• Working Clothes
• Cleaning Equipment
• Collective Pension Scheme
• Multicultural Work Environment