Continuity Technician

As a continuity technician, you will work in a three-shift rotation and, together with your colleagues, you are responsible for resolving first-line technical malfunctions within Amsterdam UMC, VUmc location. You work in an environment where technology and healthcare are directly interconnected. A malfunction in, for example, electricity, air handling, water, medical gases, or another technical installation can have direct consequences for patients and healthcare providers. Your work is therefore important: you ensure that the hospital can continue to function 24/7.

• Resolving malfunctions quickly and professionally: you analyze malfunctions, remedy them independently where possible, and prevent further damage or disruption.
• Monitoring safety: you identify risks, take appropriate measures, and ensure that patients, visitors, and colleagues can stay and work safely.
• Checking installations: you carry out checks and inspections and identify deviations before they can lead to a malfunction.
• Taking emergency measures during calamities: in the event of, for example, leaks, failure of installations, or other calamities, you take immediate action and ensure that the situation becomes safe and stable.
• Collaborating with different parties: you coordinate with colleagues within S&O, other technical teams, healthcare departments, and external parties.
• Carefully registering activities: you record malfunctions and performed work, ensure a clear handover, and check work permits and safety measures where necessary.

You work much independently and must be able to quickly determine what is needed during a malfunction. At the same time, you are never alone. You are part of an experienced and collegial team of fifteen technicians. Together, you ensure that the technical continuity of the hospital remains guaranteed, day and night.

• You have at least an MBO-4 diploma in a technical field, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, installation technology, or marine engineering;
• You have relevant technical work experience, for example within installation technology, industry, utilities, or marine technology;
• You have technical insight and a basic knowledge of building-related installations and malfunction analysis;
• You can work independently, set priorities, and make decisions, even when the pressure is high;
• You are willing to work in a three-shift rotation, including nights, weekends, and public holidays;
• Working safely is your priority and you also call others on this;
• You can express yourself well in Dutch, both orally and in writing;
• You are curious, eager to learn, and enjoy further expanding your technical knowledge.

• A one-year contract with a view to permanent employment.
• Classification in salary scale 8: € 3,550 to € 4,722 gross for a full-time employment (depending on education and experience). In addition, you will receive an 8.3% year-end bonus. Calculate your net salary here.
• Irregularity allowances according to Cao UMC:
  • 47% from Monday to Friday between 00:00 and 07:00 and after 20:00, and on Saturday between 00:00 and 08:00 and after 12:00;
  • 72% on Sundays and public holidays;
• Vacation hours: 194.4 hours per year for a full-time employment and the possibility to save up hours.
• 100% public transport reimbursement. Do you come by walking, cycling, or by car? Then you will receive a reimbursement of €0.21 per km (for the car, a maximum of 40 km one way applies).
• Do you come by bike? Make use of our good bicycle scheme.
• Pension accrual at ABP, of which we pay 70% of the premium.
• Free and unlimited access to training courses, including GoodHabitz, in our learning environment.
• An active staff association and a Young Amsterdam UMC association, both of which organize fun (sporty) activities and events.