Technical Service Specialist

About the job

The Villa Erica Foundation supports around 100 young people and adults with behavioural issues and/or mental impairments in their social, educational, and professional development to enable them to lead an independent and self-responsible life. Our range of services includes the three areas of school, vocational training & work, as well as housing. The Technical Service training operation is part of the Vocational Training and Work area.

We are looking for a Technical Service Specialist 100% from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement

Technical Service Specialist 100%

Mastering technology. Keeping people in focus.

Your task: Ensuring technology and enabling development

• You professionally and pedagogically accompany and support several apprentices in their daily work and create clear, reliable learning and working structures.
• You maintain our buildings, outdoor facilities, furniture, and technical equipment, contributing to their functionality and preservation of value.
• You plan and implement internal orders for building maintenance and repairs together with the team and apprentices.
• You ensure safety, quality, and documentation standards and continuously develop our services.
• You actively contribute your expertise, ideas, and personality to projects and the further development of the Technical Service.

What you bring – besides your motivating personality

• Completed training as a Building Services Specialist EFZ or a comparable craft-technical qualification.
• Trainer course and experience in supporting people in the work process; further training in work pedagogy is an advantage.
• Enjoyment in working with young people and young adults with mental impairments.
• A clear, appreciative attitude, patience, and the ability to provide guidance even in demanding situations.
• Independent, structured, and reliable working style as well as flexibility, resilience, and team spirit.
• Good user knowledge of Microsoft 365 and ABACUS as well as very good German language skills, both spoken and written.

What you can look forward to – and that is no small matter

• A meaningful activity with visible impact on the daily lives of young people.
• Versatile technical and craft tasks with scope for creativity and personal responsibility.
• Exciting infrastructure projects and training project weeks.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development as well as internal training.
• A committed, appreciative, and professional team.
• Annual working hours and at least six weeks of holiday.
• Foundation-internal events and celebrations
• Delicious lunch provided by our own catering operation.
• Public transport directly in front of the building

Ready to shape the future with your craft?
Then we look forward to your application – and to shaping the daily lives of our apprentices together with you!

Further information about the foundation can be found here:
www.stiftungvillaerica.ch and www.stiftungvillaerica-ausbildung.ch