Haushandwerker*in (d/m/w)

Position Overview

The Sächsischen Staatstheater — Staatsoper Dresden and Staatsschauspiel Dresden invite applications for a Haushandwerker*in (handworker) position at the Staatsschauspiel Dresden division, starting November 1, 2026.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform standard caretaker duties to maintain the Kleine Haus and the Schauspielhaus in excellent condition.
• Monitor building operations, independently resolve technical malfunctions, and conduct essential maintenance tasks.
• Execute minor repairs, touch-ups, and painting tasks promptly and dependably.
• Maintain outdoor green areas and ensure pathways are safe, including during winter seasons.
• Carry out cleaning activities supporting facility cleanliness.
• Provide hands-on assistance during exciting events and festivals.
• Oversee work performed by external companies in building technology and supervise the quality of facility cleaning.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Completed vocational training in a skilled or technical field, preferably within construction, carpentry, or locksmith trades.
• Possession of a Class B driving license (having Class C or CE is a plus).
• Capability to lift and carry heavy loads without difficulty.
• Availability for shifts during evenings and weekends.
• Reliable, self-driven work ethic with strong initiative.
• Friendly, communicative personality with an enjoyment of working collaboratively with others.
• Interest in the artistic processes occurring behind the scenes.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• An engaging and varied role within a culturally and socially diverse capital city, in a prestigious international institution.
• Permanent full-time employment under the collective agreement for the public service sectors (TV-L), with a 40-hour workweek.
• Comprehensive public service social benefits and access to the Länder's pension fund (VBL).
• Annual special payment in November.
• Annual budget allocated for professional training and further education.
• Employer contributions toward capital-forming benefits.
• Discounted public transport passes, including with Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe or Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe (VVO), or a discounted national ticket.
• Access to the state's employee canteen.
• Programs promoting workplace health.
• Convenient location in central Dresden with strong public transport connections.

Diversity and Application Process

The theaters actively promote diversity and encourage applications from all societal sectors, including individuals with diverse life experiences and ethnic-cultural backgrounds. Equal opportunity employment applies, with preference for candidates with disabilities when qualifications are equal. Applications from migrants are explicitly welcomed.

Interview-related travel and accommodation expenses cannot be reimbursed.

To support sustainability, the application process is fully digital. Please submit complete application documents (cover letter, CV, certifications) as a single PDF file only through the official career portal. Email submissions will not be accepted. Application deadline is Sunday, September 20, 2026.