Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
Dübendorf
Physics Laboratory Technician
- 27 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Department of Education
Stadelhofen Cantonal School
Dübendorf Branch
Physics Laboratory Technician
80 - 100%
Technical skill, creative ideas and a passion for tinkering? Help us shape the physics lessons of tomorrow!
The Dübendorf branch of the Stadelhofen Cantonal School has offered a lower secondary school, a short grammar school and a commercial secondary school since the 2026/27 school year. At full capacity, it accommodates 650 students on the Empa campus. In summer 2027, another building will open in Dübendorf - also for 650 students.
Physics lessons will start in the 2027/28 school year. For the development phase and the subsequent school operation at our two locations, we are looking for a skilled and technically proficient individual from April or May 2027 who will help shape the physics department from the ground up and support its operation in the long term.
The Dübendorf branch of the Stadelhofen Cantonal School has offered a lower secondary school, a short grammar school and a commercial secondary school since the 2026/27 school year. At full capacity, it accommodates 650 students on the Empa campus. In summer 2027, another building will open in Dübendorf - also for 650 students.
Physics lessons will start in the 2027/28 school year. For the development phase and the subsequent school operation at our two locations, we are looking for a skilled and technically proficient individual from April or May 2027 who will help shape the physics department from the ground up and support its operation in the long term.
Your Tasks
- Supervision, maintenance and systematic inventory of the physics collection as well as ensuring the readiness of all devices and experiments
- Preparation as well as setup and dismantling of demonstration experiments and practical lessons
- Development, construction and building of experimental apparatus and storage solutions as well as maintenance, repair and manufacture of new devices
- Procurement and provision of devices and teaching materials as well as participation in new acquisitions
- Collaboration on technical projects and support with final year projects
- Design and setup of subject-specific infrastructure as well as independent organisation of tasks in consultation with the physics teachers
Your Profile
- Completed apprenticeship as a physics laboratory technician EFZ or a completed technical apprenticeship (e.g. in polymechanics, mechanics, electronics or automation)
- Strong technical understanding, manual dexterity and enthusiasm for tinkering, repairing and developing practical solutions including basic knowledge of CAD and 3D printing
- Good German language skills in spoken and written form as well as user knowledge of MS Office
- Independent, reliable and careful working style with a strong sense of order, organisational skills and initiative
- Team-oriented, flexible and service-minded personality with open and respectful communication
- Enjoyment of working with teachers and interacting with young people
Our Offer
We offer a varied and diverse role with great scope for shaping the physics infrastructure of a new secondary school. You will work independently in a committed team and make an important contribution to practical and lively physics lessons. Employment conditions are based on the personnel regulations of the Canton of Zurich; work starts at 7 a.m. and holidays are taken during school holidays.
