School Caretaker

About the School Internationella Engelska Skolan Liljeholmen is a compulsory school for grades F–9 (preschool class to year 9) located in Midsommarkransen, close to both metro and bus transport. Founded in 2014, the school currently has over 120 staff members and approximately 1,200 students. If you want to work in an international environment with a supportive culture, IES Liljeholmen is the place for you. We have a diverse student body speaking around 50 different native languages, as well as an internationally rich staff team.  About the Position Internationella Engelska Skolan Liljeholmen is currently seeking a school caretaker. The role is a temporary contract through December 2026, with possibility for extension. The duties include: - Ensuring the cleanliness of classrooms, hallways, offices, toilets and other areas within the school. - Conducting minor repairs and maintenance tasks, such as fixing leaky taps, changing light bulbs and repairing broken furniture. - Taking care of the school grounds, including lawn maintenance, gardening and clearing leaves or snow from outdoor areas. - Ensuring the safety and security of the school premises by monitoring access, maintaining secure doors and windows, and reporting any suspicious activities. - Implementing safety procedures, such as fire drills, and maintaining safety equipment like fire extinguishers and alarms. - Assisting in setting up and organising spaces for school events such as furniture, setting up audiovisual equipment, and ensuring the venue is clean and presentable. - Overseeing the general maintenance of equipment and machinery within the school, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. - Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness in accordance with hygiene standards. - Promptly addressing any hazards or potential risks. - Collaborating and communicating with school staff, administrators, and external contractors to address maintenance issues. - Conducting regular inspections of the school premises to identify maintenance needs. - Promoting and implementing environmentally friendly practices within the school, such as recycling programs. - Conducting routine checks of facilities such as toilets, sinks and hand dryers to ensure they are functioning properly. - Ensuring emergency exits are clear, fire extinguishers are in working order, and alarms are functional. Your Profile You have practical experience in facility maintenance or a skilled trade, along with strong problem-solving abilities and handiness. We hope you recognize the importance of building and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, students, and external contractors. You are motivated, structured, and able to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment. While prior experience in a school setting is an advantage, we value confidence, a proactive mindset, and the  ability to foster a safe, secure, and welcoming physical environment. As a visible adult on campus every day, you serve as a clear and positive role model for our students. Recruitment Process  We hold interviews on a rolling basis, so we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. If you think this could be the right role for you, don't hesitate to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application and having the opportunity to discuss the position and your qualifications in more detail. Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English. IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at compulsory school level with 46 schools and around 30,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993. N.B. Prior to any offer of employment at IES, a criminal background check is required for all applicants. In Sweden, this is an extract from belastningsregistret from Polismyndigheten and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.