Your key responsibilities

As Assistant Head of Technical Services, you support the Head of Technical Services in the operational management and ongoing development of all technical areas within our property. You help ensure the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of our infrastructure and assume responsibility for the department in their absence.

• Coordination and supervision of daily technical operations, maintenance activities, and repairs.

• Involvement in the planning and implementation of maintenance, investment, renovation, and construction projects.

• Support in the organisation of the technical team’s daily assignments and in leading and developing team members.

• Deputising for the Head of Technical Services during their absence.

• Coordination and supervision of external service providers and contractors.

• Support with cost monitoring, procurement, and investment planning.

• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements, safety standards, and internal policies.

• Close collaboration with all departments and contribution to the continuous improvement of technical processes, energy efficiency, and resource management.

What you bring to the job

• Completed technical training, ideally complemented by further education in building services engineering, facility management, or a related discipline.

• Several years of professional experience in technical services or facility management, ideally within the hospitality sector or a similarly complex environment.

• Experience in coordinating employees or small teams; initial leadership experience is an advantage.

• Broad technical knowledge of building services, maintenance, energy efficiency, occupational safety, and technical infrastructure.

• Experience in supporting or coordinating maintenance, renovation, or construction projects.

• A structured, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach, combined with strong organisational and communication skills.

• Confident use of digital tools.

• A combination of at least two of the following languages is required: English, German, and Italian.

• Please note: You must be a Swiss or EU national to apply for this position.

Our offer

• Permanent position, starting date by arrangement

• 5-day working week averaging 43.5 hours, with 5 weeks' holiday and 6 public holidays per year.

• 13th month's salary from the start of employment (pro rata temporis).

• To begin with, accommodation in one of our new staff houses.

• Meals available in our new and modern staff restaurant.

• Opportunity to work in an attractive environment with development and career growth opportunities.
  
  

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