We are looking for an additional Schoolkeeper (Concierge) to join our maintenance team at The British School of Amsterdam.
Responsibilities:
Schoolkeeper (Concierge) duties include:
- Work 8-hour rotating shifts between 07:00 to 20:00, Monday to Friday
- Responsible for the care and upkeep of school buildings, playgrounds, and school grounds
- General repairs and maintenance
- Maintain the appearance & condition of the building, fixtures, & fittings
- Ensure the school buildings and grounds are accessible
- Check control panels & electrical wiring to identify issues
- Install appliances and equipment
- Regular checking of safety & alarm systems
- Regular checking of ventilation & heating systems
- Storing of equipment and supplies
- Inspecting and troubleshooting
- Work with contractors, when required
- Involvement with fire safety, health and safety, and emergency procedures
- Reporting issues to the Facilities' Coordinator
- Keep outdoor spaces clean & tidy; remove litter & ensure rubbish is collected
- General cleaning activities, when required
- Occasional work on weekends or evenings, if required (by agreement), to support special activities at the school
Requirements:
- Must be an experienced handy person
- Good general technical skills
- Current Driving License (B, C)
- VCA or BHV training (preferred)
- Fluent in English language
- Good level of Dutch (preferred)
- General knowledge of plumbing, building, electrical systems etc.
- Competent in using hand & electrical tools
- Ability to read technical manuals & drawings (preferred)
- Experience with security systems (preferred)
- Computer skills
Personal qualities:
- Practical, reliable, and flexible
- Personable, presentable, enjoys working in a team
- High standard of workmanship
- Good communication & interpersonal skills
Contract details:
- Competitive monthly remuneration
- Working rotating 8-hour shifts: Monday-Friday, 07:00 - 15:00 & 12.00 – 20.00
- 30 days' annual leave
- 8% Holiday allowance
- Pension (contributions paid by the school)
- Travel allowance (travel to/from work, if more than 5km from the school)
- Schoolkeeper (Concierge) uniform provided
About the school
We are a large international school with over 1,100 pupils aged 3 to 18 years, situated in an award-winning building in Amsterdam South. We employ a team of professional Schoolkeepers (Concierges), tasked with maintaining a clean, accessible and safe environment for our school community.
Safeguarding
The British School of Amsterdam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The offer of the role will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and other safeguarding checks including background and criminal history checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Experience:
- maintenance, handyperson or technical: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Dutch (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driving License (Required)
Work authorization:
- Netherlands (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 27/06/2025