Maintenance Specialist

About the job

Maintenance Specialist 70–100 %

From 1 January 2027 or by arrangement

About us

The Railway Workers' Building Cooperative Nidau is a cooperative that acts thoughtfully and in solidarity. It offers secure living in 199 apartments and terraced single-family houses in four neighbourhoods in Nidau and Biel.

Due to the retirement of a long-standing employee, we are looking to strengthen our small and well-coordinated team with a committed and versatile person who enjoys getting stuck in and actively shaping our cooperative.

Your tasks

• Supervision, inspection and cleaning of our own properties in Nidau and Biel
• Maintenance and upkeep of the outdoor areas with the opportunity to contribute to and further develop natural garden care and biodiversity
• Carrying out minor repair, maintenance and craft work as well as support with conversions and renovations
• Inspection and supervision of technical facilities
• Carrying out winter services as required
• Collaboration within the caretaker team and the office

Your profile

• Practical experience in caretaking, building maintenance, groundskeeping or a craft profession
• Versatile manual skills and technical understanding
• Interest in natural and biodiversity-promoting care and design of outdoor spaces
• Independent, reliable and solution-oriented working style
• Enjoyment of teamwork and contact with residents
• Good German language skills in spoken and written form, French skills an advantage
• Driving licence category B; category BE an advantage

What we offer you

• A varied, independent and meaningful role with plenty of scope for action
• A motivated, well-coordinated and helpful team
• Opportunity to actively shape and further develop the surroundings
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
• Flexible working hours within the framework of annual working time
• Targeted training and further education opportunities
• Exclusively company-owned properties in Nidau and Biel
• A respectful working atmosphere and fair employment conditions

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application and to getting to know you.

Application deadline: 4 October 2026