Property Manager/Caretaker

Ájtte, Swedish Mountain and Sámi Museum, is the main museum for Sámi culture in Sweden, a specialized museum for mountain nature and culture, and an information center for mountain tourism. Ájtte is located in Jåhkåmåhkke/Dálvvadis, in Jokkmokk municipality, just north of the Arctic Circle. A large area where forests, mountains, marshes, rivers, and lakes meet.

The museum owns its own premises and property, housing a library, exhibitions, staff, and tenants.

Temporary Position: Property Manager/Caretaker

We are looking for someone who wants a varied and practical summer job. As a temporary property manager at Ájtte, you will play a central role in creating a good, well-functioning, and pleasant environment for visitors, staff, and tenants during the summer season.

When the regular property manager is on vacation, you are responsible for the daily operation of our premises, museum park, and service functions. The work is independent, varied, and social – perfect for someone who thrives with freedom under responsibility and an active job where no two days are alike.

The position includes daily inspection and maintenance of buildings and the museum's outdoor environment. You will handle fault correction, simple repairs, ongoing operations, and checks of technical systems such as heating, ventilation, and other installations.

You are also responsible for issues related to alarms and security. The role further includes practical tasks, key management, and postal services.

We are looking for someone who

Is communicative, service-oriented, and solution-focused.

Enjoys practical work and a physically active workday.

Qualifications

For this temporary position, we would like you to have:

Experience in practical work, preferably in crafts or property management

Skills in simple repairs and maintenance

Some understanding of technical systems such as heating and ventilation

Valid B driver's license

Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written

Working hours/Duration

Full-time/part-time, temporary summer position during the period 2026-07-06 to 2026-08-28

Salary

The museum applies individual salary setting.

Application

Application with CV must be received no later than May 29, 2026.

Mark the application with Reference no: 2026/018

For more information about the position, contact Pia Eriksson, Management Support. The museum has two trade unions, SACO-DIK and ST-Kultur.