Operations and Maintenance Specialist
- 16 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
- Zürich
About the job
Permanent position
Water supply
Our plants are responsible for the production and distribution of a sufficient quantity of water in impeccable quality. Various tasks arise in and around the buildings. We are looking for a committed and technically skilled person with a hands-on, practical mentality for our Lengg lake water plant.
To complement our team, we are seeking reinforcement from 1 November 2026 or by arrangement.
Tasks
- You share responsibility for ensuring the cleanliness and functionality of reservoirs, filters, shafts and channels both within the plant and in the external facilities.
- You are responsible for organising and carrying out cleaning and disinfection measures for offices, sanitary facilities, break rooms, workshops and technical rooms.
- You coordinate and assist with the implementation of maintenance work such as groundskeeping, winter services and technical replacements (e.g. replacing light bulbs).
- You share responsibility for recording, planning and documenting work orders and assist with updating the relevant work documents and records at the plant service.
Profile
- Operations maintenance specialist with a Federal VET Diploma, or an equivalent completed technical basic education Federal VET Diploma, federal professional examination for caretakers (advantageous), with at least 5 years of proven experience
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: food industry, groundskeeping and/or building cleaning
- Experience in the maintenance of technical systems and equipment in industry and building technology (advantageous)
- Driving licence category B (additional categories advantageous)
- Very good German language skills, spoken and written, are essential
We offer
You can expect an exciting and varied range of tasks in a collegial, agile working environment. Our employees benefit from attractive employment conditions such as flexible working arrangements or targeted training and further education. In addition, we have modern infrastructure and good public transport connections.
About us
Water Supply Zurich supplies the city and numerous surrounding municipalities around the clock with fresh, clean drinking water. We fulfil this public service task with around 300 committed employees.
Züriwasser. Anytime. For another 150 years. That is our vision.
Interested?
For professional enquiries, please contact Bruno Kälin, Operations Manager Lengg, Tel. 044 415 24 94 or Nicole Parel, HR Partner Recruitment and Projects, Tel. 044 415 22 67. We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our job portal.
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