This is Birralee

Widely recognised as one of the most innovative schools in Norway, we are fortunate to have many experienced, highly qualified and caring staff in our organisation.

​With us, you can enjoy exciting career opportunities, a commitment to professional development, a competitive salary and a progressive approach to work-life balance -- as well as the knowledge that you are making a difference in the world.

​We aim to recruit and retain the very best staff, providing a diverse, open and inclusive environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. People are the foundation of the School's success. The quality of teachers and support staff is critical to our future.

About the position

Position: Facilities Maintenance Worker

**Starting date:** 01.08.2026

15 hours per week, flexible hours.

We are looking for a Facilities Maintenance Worker to help with the daily running of our International School. The position offers a variety of tasks and has flexible working hours between 07:00 and 17:00 on weekdays. The position is ideal for candidates who are practical and hands-on and who enjoy a variety of practical tasks.

​Working language: English.

Part-time position (15 hours per week, 40% position).

**Deadline to apply:** as soon as possible.

We are looking for someone who:

We are looking for candidates who are practical and hands-on and who enjoy a variety of practical tasks.

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure that outdoor areas are safe and well-maintained (incl. removing leaves, gardening, snowplowing etc.)

• Ensure that indoor areas are safe and well-maintained (cleanliness in common areas etc).

• Conduct regular inspections of school grounds and facilities for safety and maintenance needs.

• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks, including painting.

• Assemble school furniture

• Manage and organize inventory of supplies and equipment

• Assist in setting up and taking down furniture for school events and activities

• Collaborate with school staff for special projects or activities requiring physical support

  
  

Desired qualifications and personal qualities:

• Practical and solution-oriented

• Service minded and can-do attitude

• Good humour

• Dutiful and responsible

• Ability to follow instructions and guidelines

• Ability to work independently and goal-oriented

• Proficient in English (speaking and understanding)

Personal qualities will be taken into account.

We offer

• Varied working day with a focus on practical tasks

• Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 17:00 on weekdays

• Good pension and insurance schemes

Salary and benefits

The position is paid as an assistant according to the latest Hovedtariffoppgjøret (KS). The person hired will normally be paid from 418.600 to 551.100 NOK per year (for a full time position) depending on qualifications and seniority.

A 2% contribution to the Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.

General Information

Safeguarding

At Birralee International School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to appropriate recent Police Clearances, plus verification of the right to work in Norway.

Diversity at Birralee

Birralee International School celebrates diversity and encourages qualified candidates with different life experiences and backgrounds to apply regardless of age, gender, functional ability or cultural background. Our premises are universally designed, and we create the conditions for people with disabilities.

Public list of applicants

All names will appear on a public list of applicants for each position as required by the Public Administration Act §25. Exemptions to be omitted from the list are only made in exceptional cases and the request must be made at the time of application.

As an employee at Birralee, you must at all times comply with changes that the development in the subject entails, and the organizational changes that are adopted.

Questions

Questions about the position can be directed to HR@birralee.no

The application with all attachments is sent electronically to HR@birralee.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas.