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Technician

On-site in The Hague·Full-time·Added today (last checked 13 Nov)

Our summary

Salary
€2,943 - €3,360 a month
Work mode
On-site, The Hague
Contract
Full-time
Languages
Dutch

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What we offer you

  • A meaningful position in a unique working environment where you contribute directly to the functioning of democracy.

  • A salary between € 2,943.42 and € 3,360.24 gross per month based on a 36-hour work week. The position is classified in scale 6. Scaling is based on knowledge and experience; if applicable, an entry scale may be applied.

  • The employment conditions are in accordance with the CAO Rijk. Positions within the House of Representatives are valued according to the job evaluation system FUWASYS.

  • A monthly individual choice budget (IKB) of 16.50% of your salary. You can have this paid out, convert it into extra leave, or use it for fiscally attractive goals, such as an (electric) bicycle, paying off your student debt, or making your home more sustainable.

  • Extra days off, 64 hours (IKB hours), based on a 36-hour work week.

  • A pension with ABP.

  • All necessary facilities to further your personal and professional development.

  • Additional arrangements for, for example, parental leave.

  • An allowance for your commuting.

  • You will receive a maximum of € 750 for the furnishing and decoration of your home workspace. Additionally, you can use a maximum of € 750 from your IKB budget.

The role

Your added value as a technician

As a technician at the Facilities Department of the House of Representatives, you work in a place where your craftsmanship truly matters. Behind the scenes, you ensure that buildings, installations, and technical systems continue to function reliably, so that the work in the House of Representatives can always proceed. Thanks to your commitment, colleagues can do their work without worry, and that makes your role indispensable.

Your work is varied and practical: one moment you are solving a malfunction, the next you are performing maintenance or providing support during events and special moments in the building. You work with various technologies and are given a lot of autonomy and responsibility in your daily work. At the same time, you are never alone: you are part of a close-knit team of technicians who help each other, share knowledge, and work together to ensure a safe and well-functioning environment.

Do you love technology, do you like to stay active, and do you get energy from solving problems? Then you will find a unique workplace here with meaningful work, great colleagues, and the space to further develop yourself as a skilled professional.

What you'll do

Main tasks

You:

  • repairs malfunctions and performs preventive maintenance in and around the buildings of the House of Representatives;

  • outsources work to third parties in consultation with the work planner;

  • supervises third parties during the execution of work and checks for quality;

  • is involved in the inspection of devices and tools and develops maintenance plans spanning several years.

Requirements

What we ask of you

  • A technical background at MBO level, for example in mechanical engineering, installation technology, electrical engineering, or a similar technical education.

  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of the management and maintenance of buildings, technical installations and/or control technology and building management systems.

  • Experience with troubleshooting and resolving malfunctions.

  • Willingness to work evening and weekend shifts.

  • In possession of a VCA-Vol certificate, or willing to obtain this.

  • A professional and positive attitude, customer-oriented mindset, and good oral communication skills.

Where you will work

You will work in the temporary premises of the House of Representatives at Bezuidenhoutseweg 67, within walking distance of Den Haag Centraal station.

You are part of the Facilities Department. We are responsible for all tasks in the field of housing. We provide professional support for the primary process of the House of Representatives by creating a high-quality and pleasant working environment that has a stimulating influence on the functioning of the Members of Parliament, their supporting staff, and the supporting civil service. Our department consists of 5 different departments: Services, Business Office, Housing, Technology, and Staff Services. The Technology department comprises approximately 20 colleagues, of whom about 8 are your direct colleagues in the Technology team. The others are involved in AV (audio-visual) and work planning.

Details

  • As part of the application procedure, in the context of our integrity policy, we request a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag).

  • A reference check may be part of the selection procedure. Naturally, we will always first ask for your permission for this.

  • A diploma check may be part of the selection procedure.

  • As part of the application procedure, we may consult public, position-relevant data on the internet and social media platforms.

With an application procedure

Apply immediately

Come work for democracy. For more information about the position and the team, you can contact Mr. Dennis Hamans, Head of Technology, via telephone number 070 31 82 293 or via email d.hamans@tweedekamer.nl.

For questions about the application procedure, you can contact senior recruitment advisor, Caroline Braakman-Boom via telephone number 06 25 72 47 23 or by email c.boom@tweedekamer.nl.

About Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal

In their own words

About the company & team

Working at the House of Representatives means working for the democracy of the Netherlands. An honorable task in which you support 150 Members of Parliament daily. With over 800 colleagues, you contribute to the functioning of the House of Representatives. In a unique environment where no two days are ever the same. The House of Representatives belongs to everyone and is for everyone, and strives for diversity of backgrounds and knowledge within its organization.

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