About the opportunity
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is seeking a Team Leader for Caretaker Services (Teamleiter für die Hausmeisterdienste) within the Department of Infrastructure Building Management. The role involves the independent organization, steering, and control of caretaker services with over 30 employees, ensuring general traffic safety obligations within and around buildings, and managing both internal staff and external service providers for maintenance and repairs.
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?
- Proven and several years of professional experience as a leader in a field related to building management (mandatory).
- Successfully completed vocational training in a trade (Gesellenbrief Handwerkskammer) or commercial training with several years of practical professional experience in the advertised field (mandatory).
- Sound knowledge of procurement law and the regulations of VOB/A, UVgO, GWB, etc.
- Fluent German language skills in speaking and writing (mandatory).
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and experience with standard CAFM software.
- Ideally possesses knowledge or a degree in business administration and/or legal knowledge in contract law and labor law.
- Personal attributes: resilient, organized, flexible, independent, analytical, responsible, negotiation-strong, assertive, communicative, and a team player.
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.
How to apply
- Apply via the official online application portal.
- Include the reference number (ANR) 6056 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…
- Experienced leaders with a background in building management or trade-based services.
- Professionals with sound knowledge of procurement law and contract management.
- Candidates who thrive in assertive, communicative roles managing large teams.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires fluent German language skills for both speaking and writing.
- The position involves managing both internal staff and external service providers, requiring strong negotiation skills.
- Candidates must be prepared for an on-site, high-responsibility role in a large university setting.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a seasoned manager looking to take ownership of a large-scale facility services operation. It offers the stability of a permanent position within a major institution, providing a platform to implement organizational improvements and lead a team of over 30 employees.
Our take
Experienced building management leaders with strong German language skills should consider this role; those without leadership experience or the required legal/procurement knowledge may find it less suitable.
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