The role involves performing administrative tasks for the economic management and justification of emergency programs. It offers full-time morning shifts and social benefits.
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On-site in Madrid·Added 21 days ago
Still open when we checked on 3 Oct
Overview
Job details
Fixed-term contract
Per the ad.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
“Formación académica y/o profesional de grado medio en mantenimiento general no especialista, fontanería, electricidad, carpintería o albañilería básicas o equivalente o, en su defecto, con conocimientos adquiridos en el desempeño de su prof” — per the ad.
Skills
This job was automatically translated to English.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in similar positions.
- Experience in building maintenance and minor repairs in plumbing, carpentry, electricity, painting, and furniture assembly.
- Commitment.
- Adaptability to Change.
- Teamwork.
- Responsibility.
- Relational and communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Capacity for empathy
- Capacity for proactivity and initiative.
Nice to have
- Having been part of CEAR, as a volunteer or worker.
- Disability certificate of 33% or higher.
- Language: English and French C1
- Knowledge of gardening and use of gardening equipment.
- Training in Gender Equality.
Education & certifications
- Intermediate-level academic and/or professional training in non-specialist general maintenance, basic plumbing, electricity, carpentry, or masonry, or equivalent or, failing that, with knowledge acquired in the performance of their profession with experience in the sector comparable to the training.
- Training in Occupational Risk Prevention
The role
Perform tasks related to the care of the property's green spaces and maintenance, in order to guarantee the optimal condition of the centers and/or facilities available to the organization within CEAR's Reception Program for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Reporting to the Management of the Reception Center delegations or to the Area Manager for Delegations
What you'll do
- Perform maintenance and repair functions in the reception centers and facilities, as well as service offices, with minor plumbing, electricity, carpentry, furniture assembly, material transport, painting, and masonry assistance tasks, etc.
- Carry out and manage the purchases necessary for the proper functioning of the centers, facilities, and service offices.
- Assess repair incidents and assess the need for subcontracting other repair services, in coordination with the Territorial Manager of
- Reception/Center Management/Facility or whoever they delegate to, as well as reporting to the center management regarding the quality of the repair performed.
- In centers where landscaped spaces exist: Control and maintain the health of plants and trees, prune and trim trees and shrubs, maintain all gardening machinery and equipment (mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers).
- Perform courier tasks and material transport between facilities, floors, or centers.
- Perform required cleaning tasks related to repair and maintenance.
How you'll work
- Working day type: Full-time
- Schedule: Wednesday to Friday from 11:00 to 18:00 / Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 to 15:00
- Start date: immediate
- Contract type: replacement
- Remuneration according to salary scales and the CEAR Collective Agreement.
- 25 working days of vacation + 5 days of personal days per year (proportional to the start date).
- Social benefit: CUIDA(R) Program: CUIDA(R): a package of free or partially discounted services, focused on physical well-being and emotional health (psychology sessions, physiotherapy, dental plan, nutritional counseling, among others), for employees and beneficiaries
- Workplace: Madrid and Getafe
- Code: 070/251122029/26_2302_S_00.
About CEAR
CEAR (Comisión Española de Ayuda al Refugiado) is a Spanish NGO founded in 1979 that defends the right to asylum and supports refugees, stateless persons, and vulnerable migrants. It operates across Spain with reception centers, legal aid, and integration programs, and is a key participant in the Spanish asylum system.
- Industry
- Non-profit
- Founded
- 1979
- Employees
- 500–1,000
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 31 more
- Website
- cear.es
Good to know if you are moving
- CEAR is a Spanish NGO with offices and reception centers across Spain, including in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Málaga.
- The organization offers roles in legal aid, social intervention, and reception services, often requiring Spanish language proficiency.
- CEAR participates in the Spanish asylum system, providing a meaningful work environment for those interested in refugee and migrant rights.
- Job opportunities are listed on their careers site, with positions in various Spanish cities, and they emphasize equal opportunities in hiring.
In their own words
Additional information
At CEAR we work from a firm commitment to equal opportunities, diversity, and non-discrimination, promoting safe, inclusive, and respectful work environments for all people. We reject any form of discrimination based on gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, origin, age, disability, religion, or other personal or social conditions. With a vision centered on building a more just and respectful society.
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