Material and Vehicle Custodian (100%)

About the job

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Aarau, as the cantonal capital - centrally located between Zurich, Basel, and Bern - is an important economic, cultural, and educational center with a supraregional influence. As a future-oriented and modern employer, the City of Aarau relies on motivated employees.

The Aarau Fire Department is responsible as the local fire brigade for the entire Aarau city area and the contract municipality of Biberstein. In addition, it supports 33 surrounding municipalities as a support fire brigade and carries out operations in the assigned sections.

The Fire Department section of the Security Department is looking for a

Material and Vehicle Custodian (100%)

Your main responsibilities

Do you like taking responsibility and want to actively shape the Aarau Fire Department as part of a dynamic team? Then you are exactly right with us! As a Material and Vehicle Custodian, after thorough training, you will focus on the following areas:

• Responsible for material readiness through maintenance, upkeep, repair, and cleaning of materials, equipment, clothing, and vehicles
• Responsible for monitoring building technical systems and installations as well as maintaining the fire department magazines
• Creating and updating operational and training documents
• Preparing and conducting training and further education
• Taking on on-call duty and supporting the command
• Participating in reports, meetings, and events, also outside normal working hours
• Contributing to the further development and leadership planning of fire department members
• Taking on general administrative tasks and project assignments

Your profile

• Completed vocational training in a craft or technical profession (EFZ level) and corresponding professional experience
• Completed fire officer training or willingness to complete it
• Leadership experience
• Negotiation skills in dealing with authorities, contract partners, and other stakeholders
• Good IT user skills and technical understanding
• Confident written expression and numerical flair
• Authorization to drive motor vehicle category C1 (Code 118) or C, or willingness to acquire it
• Resilient, team-oriented, and reliable personality who acts calmly and thoughtfully even in hectic times
• Willingness for on-call duty, irregular working hours, and work during school holidays
• Residence in Aarau or a neighboring municipality

We offer

We offer fair working conditions, equal opportunities, and a pleasant working atmosphere.