Janitor for the School of Health

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION Would you like to help ensure a good and safe environment for students in our institution?

We are looking for a practical and responsible caretaker/craftsman who can manage the daily operations and maintenance of our institution and be the contact person in situations outside normal working hours.

The start date is May 1, 2026, or by further agreement.

Purpose of the position

The purpose of the position is to ensure that the institution's buildings, student housing, and outdoor areas function well and are in a safe condition, so that students and staff have secure and good environments in their daily lives. The caretaker contributes to maintaining the institution's facilities and ensuring that any issues are addressed quickly and practically.

The institution has 12 student rooms, and the caretaker will have a special responsibility for supervising these as well as the common areas.

In addition, the janitor will be the contact person for Matu Security in connection with alarms and will be able to receive calls from students outside of working hours if practical or urgent problems arise. Therefore, a standby allowance is associated with the position.

Work tasks

Your tasks will include:

• Daily operation and maintenance of the institution's buildings
• Minor handyman tasks and repairs
• Supervision of the institution's 12 student rooms and common areas
• Maintenance of outdoor areas, including snow removal and minor maintenance.
• Supervision of technical installations, alarms, and equipment
• Contact and coordination with external craftsmen for larger tasks.
• Purchase of materials for maintenance tasks
• Contact person for Matu Security regarding alarms
• Receiving calls from students outside normal working hours when practical help is needed or in emergency situations.

• Has craftsmanship experience or practical experience with building maintenance.
• Can work independently and take responsibility
• Is solution-oriented and practically minded.
• Has good collaboration skills and a helpful approach to students and staff.
• Can handle unforeseen situations calmly and responsibly.
• Is flexible in relation to tasks

• A versatile and independent position
• A job where you have a significant impact on the daily lives of students and colleagues.
• A collaboration with engaged employees
• Availability allowance in connection with the role as contact person for Matu Security and possible inquiries from students outside of working hours.

Further information

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact office manager Sofie Lynge Kreutzmann at phone: 349950/349976, email: solk@pi.gl or principal Bettina Hanghøj Johansen at phone 349950/349953 email: behj@pi.gl

Application

Application deadline: March 31, 2026

Job interviews are expected to be held continuously.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving as well as relocation of personal belongings, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing

No staff housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has staff housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to the assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon the termination of the employment relationship.

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