Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Permanent contract / Bulle, Switzerland

Glion Institute of Higher Education (GIHE), in the top 5 for Hospitality & Leisure Management by the QS World University Ranking, is a brand of the Sommet Education Group. Founded in 1962, GIHE is a private Swiss institution offering Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in hospitality, luxury and event management to an international student body across three campuses in Glion and Bulle, Switzerland, and London, UK.

You share our values: Development, Distinctiveness, Joint

commitment, Openness and Sense of service.

Responsibilities:

• Regular inspections of technical installations: heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems, electrical installations, plumbing, fire safety systems and equipment specific to classrooms
• Maintenance of audiovisual equipment: checking and servicing projectors and sound systems in classrooms
• Maintenance of IT infrastructure: monitoring and basic maintenance of server rooms, checking cooling systems of IT equipment
• Maintenance of kitchen equipment: preventive maintenance of cold and hot appliances, precision scales, vacuum machines, etc.
• Control and maintenance of elevators and lifts: ensuring their proper functioning and safety in accordance with Swiss regulations in collaboration with elevator companies
• Management and maintenance of outdoor areas: checking outdoor lighting, maintaining outdoor spaces
• Monitoring external service providers: coordinating and supervising external companies mandated for specific maintenance tasks
• Keeping rigorous documentation up to date
• Diagnosis and repair of breakdowns: rapid intervention to identify and resolve issues affecting the smooth running of academic activities
• Repair of electrical and plumbing installations: troubleshooting power outages, replacing defective sockets, repairing water leaks, unclogging pipes
• Management of technical emergencies: intervention in case of urgent problems
• Communication with users: clear and concise information to teachers, students and administrative staff about the status of repairs and service restoration times
• Participation in development and renovation projects: collaboration with technical services (e.g., municipal) and architects during modification or creation of new spaces
• Technical support for events: installation and temporary maintenance of equipment for conferences, seminars or special events, moving furniture
• Management of keys and access: managing access systems to different premises
• Compliance with Swiss standards and regulations: application and monitoring of safety standards, environmental regulations and specific directives for higher education institutions in Switzerland
• Training and awareness: training non-technical staff in basic use and routine maintenance of certain equipment
• Occasionally working on the Glion campus under the same conditions

Profile and experience:

• Federal VET Diploma (CFC) in a technical field (electrician, mechanic, locksmith, plumbing, painter, carpenter, etc.)
• 3 years of experience in one of these roles, or similar
• Good technical knowledge
• Capable of ensuring follow-up and proper execution of requested services
• Provides quality service in compliance with current standards
• Good analytical skills and precise nature to diagnose technical problems
• Capable of working independently as well as in a team
• Very good priority management
• Fluency in French (spoken and written) is essential (as well as good knowledge of English, spoken and written)

Other information:

• Contract type: permanent contract
• Activity rate: 100%
• Location: GIHE Sàrl, Rue de l'Ondine 20, 1630 Bulle
• Start date: 01.10.2025