As a Technical Maintenance Coordinator at Wageningen University & Research, you are responsible for the technical assurance of maintenance and service contracts within our real estate portfolio.
You ensure that maintenance and service contracts are not only carried out, but are technically sound, properly documented, and compliant with the required standards. In doing so, you look beyond execution alone and focus on how installations contribute to safety, functionality, and continuity. As a Technical Maintenance Coordinator, you contribute to strengthening technical control and assurance within the Building & Housing Management (BHM) section, which is part of the Real Estate & Housing (V&H) department.
Your duties and responsibilities include:
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assessing maintenance reports and completed work from a technical perspective;
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monitoring quality, safety, and compliance with contractual agreements;
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assessing and processing technical asset updates in Planon;
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reviewing compliance-related information (such as inspections, certifications, and test reports);
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coordinating with contractors, project managers, and internal stakeholders regarding execution and performance.
Your team
You will work with colleagues within the Building & Housing Management (BHM) section, part of the Real Estate & Housing department within the Facilities & Services division.
Within BHM, different disciplines collaborate closely, including project management, asset management, and technical operations. You will work closely with project managers, Technical Building Managers, and the asset manager. In addition, you will have frequent contact with external contractors, such as installers and construction companies, and you will align with contract management (ICM). Together, you contribute to the technical management and maintenance of WUR’s real estate portfolio.
You will work here
You will be part of the Building & Housing Management (BHM) section, within the Real Estate & Housing department of Wageningen University & Research’s Facilities & Services division. BHM is – in collaboration with other organizational units - responsible for construction, project, and maintenance management of WUR’s buildings and installations across various locations in the Netherlands.
Within the section, multiple technical domains are represented, including civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, and measurement & control systems. In this environment, specialists work together to ensure the technical quality and continuity of the real estate portfolio.
Together with approximately 23 colleagues, you manage a large and diverse real estate portfolio of around 650,000 m², including educational buildings, laboratories, research facilities, greenhouses, and utility spaces. The working environment within V&H BHM is collegial, professional, and content-driven. We collaborate closely, support each other, and value a proactive mindset and sense of ownership in our work.
You are a technically skilled professional who maintains oversight and connects maintenance, contracts, and asset information. You work carefully, have a strong attention to detail, and can maintain a broader perspective.
You communicate effectively with different stakeholders, both internal and external, and are able to explain technical matters clearly. You take ownership of your work and proactively organize and safeguard processes and information.
You also possess:
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a completed bachelor’s degree (HBO level), preferably in a technical field such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or construction engineering, or an equivalent level of thinking and working;
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relevant work experience in technical maintenance, asset management, or contract-based maintenance of buildings or installations;
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experience in reviewing technical documentation, such as maintenance reports, inspections, or certifications;
For this position, it is essential that you have an excellent command of Dutch, both written and spoken. You will work intensively with internal colleagues and external parties such as contractors and installers, where Dutch is the primary working language.
Within Wageningen University & Research, English is increasingly used in parts of the organisation. For this position, a basic level of English proficiency is therefore desirable. If needed, we support your development through our language centre Wageningen in’to Language.
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
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working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
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sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
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there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
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a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%;
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excellent pension scheme.
In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between € 3,399. - and € 5,478.- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 10). Additionally, for this role a contract for 32 hours can be discussed. As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract with the intention of converting it to a contract for an indefinite period.
We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help.
WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientation year” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledge migrant”.
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.
For more information about the position, please contact Giel Verstegen, Coordinator Asset & Maintenance Management, via email: [email protected].
Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Edvard Jongschaap, Sr. Corporate Recruiter. By phone: +31 317 – 489 178 or by email: [email protected].
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You can apply up to and including Monday 3rd of August.
Applications are reviewed regularly. Therefore, the position may be filled before the stated closing date.
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Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.
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