Schoolkeeper

Are you hands-on, technically minded, and love keeping facilities running smoothly?
The British School of Amsterdam is looking for a proactive and adaptable School Keeper to join our operations team.
In this vital role, you’ll be at the heart of our vibrant school community, ensuring our single-site campus in Amsterdam Zuid remains clean, safe, and fully operational for our pupils and staff. You will oversee day-to-day facilities upkeep, ranging from minor repairs, general maintenance, and groundskeeping to troubleshooting building systems, CCTV, and security alarms.
If you are a reliable team player who brings a warm, solution-oriented approach and takes pride in creating a safe learning environment, we’d love to hear from you!

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Some knowledge of mechanical engineering, plumbing, hand & power tools
• Ability to read technical manuals
• Driving licence B
• Driving licence C (preferred)
• Experience with security systems
• IT experience (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• VCA & BHV training (preferred)
• Cleaning services training

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Good communication skills
• Good level of English & Dutch language skills (preferred)
• Flexible, adaptable, responsible, reliable
• Good-humoured, with a warm, calm and friendly manner
• Enjoys working in a team
• Practical and good with their hands
• Strives to provide excellent service

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