documenta and Museum Fridericianum gGmbH is a nonprofit corporation supported and financed by the City of Kassel and the State of Hesse as shareholders, and also receives financial support from the Federal Cultural Foundation. The nonprofit GmbH is responsible for the documenta exhibition, which takes place every five years, the Fridericianum, the documenta archive, and the documenta Halle.
We are currently seeking a technically skilled individual who is eager to become part of our documenta team.
The position is a fixed-term contract ending on November 30, 2027. The work location is Kassel.
Your Responsibilities:
- Performing all maintenance and repair work
- Operating and monitoring the building’s locking system, including some night shifts
- On-call duty on weekends and at night
- Regular inspection of rooms, buildings, outdoor facilities, and technical equipment and systems (primarily heating, ventilation, and plumbing systems, but also elevators, locking systems, and alarm systems)
- Performing repair work for minor damage
- Coordinating building cleaning services provided by external contractors
- Winter maintenance
- Performing cleaning and maintenance tasks
- Planning and coordinating schedules, e.g., when contracting with external firms
- Purchasing and billing for supplies and equipment
- Event support, as well as setting up and taking down exhibitions and events
Your Profile:
- Successfully completed vocational training in a relevant trade or equivalent
- Professional experience in the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of electrical systems
- Proficiency with MS Office and technical applications
- Friendly demeanor and a strong commitment to the job
- Reliability and ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to work on weekends and holidays
- Class B driver’s license
- Knowledge of English is a plus
We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone—regardless of gender and gender identity, ethnic origin and nationality, age, religion and beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, identity, or social background.
We strongly encourage people with disabilities or those with equivalent status to apply. Since our workspaces are located in historic buildings and are not fully accessible, we will work with you to find individualized solutions.
