Facilities Team Member and Cleaner, International School of Helsinki, Helsinki

Facilities Team Member and Cleaner
Application deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025
The International School of Helsinki (ISH) is a vibrant, inclusive, and non-profit learning community offering education to students aged 4 to 18 through the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum. Located in Finland’s capital, ISH fosters a global mindset and prepares students for the complexities of the modern world. Our community includes over 100 staff members and approximately 500 students representing diverse cultures and nationalities.
Are you a dedicated and experienced facilities and cleaning professional? We are seeking a new, temporary team member to work 6 hours per day, to support the facilities staff in maintaining and cleaning the school’s main building, as well as its Early Learning Center which is a few minutes’ walk away.
Key Responsibilities Include
Building Maintenance
Miscellaneous building maintenance tasks, including minor repairs
Setting up for events
Assisting with furniture removals
Outdoor and indoor maintenance work
Security-related duties in the building
Cleaning
Daily cleaning in designated areas of the school
Deeper cleaning during school holidays when students are not present
What We Offer
This role provides opportunities to develop your skills in maintenance and cleaning, and to collaborate within a vibrant international learning community. ISH offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive private occupational health coverage, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes inclusion, wellbeing, and autonomy.

Qualifications
Proactive and friendly customer service approach is essential
Good knowledge of building maintenance work, with past employment as a cleaner in Finland considered an advantage
General aptitude DIY and practical work
Good level of general fitness
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Sensitivity to an international environment
Driver’s license

This position is a pilot project for one year only in order to assess a new strategy where internal staff support the maintenance needs of two campuses a short distance apart.

Child Protection & Safeguarding
ISH is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates must pass background checks, including criminal record clearance and reference verification.
How to Apply
Please submit the following to employment@ishelsinki.fi
A letter of application explaining your suitability for the role, including your training, work experience, and your alignment with ISH’s inclusion values
A current CV
Any other evidence of experience with building maintenance and cleaning work
Employment term:
July 24, 2025 – June 30, 2026

Statement of Anti-Discrimination
At ISH, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We actively promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) and ensure equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, ethnicity, nationality, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation, or beliefs.
For all positions, a criminal record check as required in § 3 Law of working with children, must be presented by the applicant chosen for the position.