About the opportunity
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is seeking a full-time employee for outdoor facility maintenance and traffic safety. The role is based within the Infrastructural Building Management department, which manages campus services including janitorial work, cleaning, security, and logistics. The successful candidate will ensure general traffic safety on the university’s outdoor areas, conducting daily inspections and documenting findings digitally.
Salary and benefits
- Extensive continuing education and training opportunities.
- Diverse sports offering with approximately 100 sports and a university-owned gym.
- Discounts for bicycle rental systems and bicycle purchases.
- 30 days of vacation per year.
- Paid leave on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
- Annual special payment.
- Company pension scheme.
Who can apply?
- Successfully completed vocational training in a craft or technical field (Journeyman's certificate from the Chamber of Crafts/Gesellenbrief Handwerkskammer) is mandatory.
- Class B driver's license.
- Physically resilient, organized, flexible, and capable of working independently.
- Proficient in communication and negotiation.
- Proficient in using mobile devices and MS Office applications.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Several years of professional experience in the relevant field is desirable.
- Knowledge of traffic safety, traffic safety obligations, and occupational safety is desirable.
- Experience with CAFM software is desirable.
Required documents
- Cover letter (including salary expectations and start date).
- Tabular CV.
- Certificates (e.g., employment references, graduation certificates, vocational training certificates).
When to apply
- Apply by September 25, 2026.
- Start date: as soon as possible.
How to apply
- Apply via the official online application portal.
- Include the reference number (ANR) 6045 in the application.
- State your salary expectations and the earliest possible start date in the cover letter.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Skilled tradespeople holding a formal Journeyman's certificate.
- Individuals with professional experience in facility maintenance or traffic safety.
- Candidates who value a comprehensive benefits package, including a company pension and 30 days of vacation.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a two-year fixed-term contract, which may not suit those seeking permanent, long-term tenure.
- The role requires on-site presence and physical resilience for daily outdoor inspections.
- Proficiency in German is implied by the requirement for a German vocational certificate and local communication needs.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role provides a stable, two-year opportunity to gain experience within a major university infrastructure department. It is an excellent fit for someone looking to utilize their technical skills in a structured, service-oriented environment with access to extensive campus perks.
Our take
Experienced tradespeople looking for a well-supported, fixed-term role in Bochum should apply; those seeking permanent, indefinite employment may find the contract duration limiting.
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