Head of Technical Services & Safety Officer 100%

About the job

We are looking for you with professional and life experience!

The facility in Höngg/Zurich is a privately run non-profit retirement and nursing centre where 93 residents spend their final stage of life in a courteously managed and dignified environment. Around 100 employees form the basis of our shared success with their personal commitment and heart.

From 1 July 2026 or by arrangement, we are seeking a

Head of Technical Services & Safety Officer 100%

Your tasks: You will take overall responsibility for the technical services and ensure a safe and smooth operation of the infrastructure:

• Ensuring a well-maintained appearance of the property and surroundings
• Operation, monitoring and maintenance of technical systems (HVACSE & transport systems)
• Planning, coordination and implementation of repairs, renovations and minor projects
• Troubleshooting technical faults (e.g. lifts, telephony, fire alarm and alarm systems)
• Coordination of external service providers as well as obtaining and reviewing quotes
• Support in the ICT area as an internal contact person
• Ensuring compliance with standards, guidelines, maintenance contracts and budget requirements
• Close collaboration as a service provider with nursing, hospitality and administration

In your role as delegated Safety Officer (SiBe):

• Responsibility for the implementation and compliance with safety and fire protection requirements
• Conducting training in the areas of safety, fire protection and technology
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and guidelines (VKF, EKAS, SIA, VUV, Suva, NIN)

Your leadership responsibilities:

• Technical and personnel management of the technical team (2 team members)
• Promoting a structured, appreciative and performance-oriented working environment
• Role model in behaviour, communication and service orientation

Your profile:

Professional skills:

• Basic training in the technical field (e.g. facility management specialist, electrical, sanitary) or comparable qualification in facility service
• Sound knowledge in HVACSE (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sanitary, electrical)
• Experience in project management (constructional, infrastructural or technical)
• Training as a Safety Officer (SiBe), ideally with a focus on fire protection
• Knowledge of relevant standards and guidelines (VKF, EKAS, SIA, VUV, Suva, NIN)
• Good IT skills (MS Office, ideally ERP systems)

Personal skills:

• Analytical and networked thinking ability
• Structured, systematic and independent working style
• Strong hands-on mentality
• High quality awareness as well as careful and precise working
• Ability to reflect and willingness for continuous development

Social skills:

• Clear, target group-appropriate communication also for non-technicians
• Teamwork as well as pronounced leadership and social competence
• High service understanding and courteous manner

Personal competencies:

• High resilience and flexibility in a dynamic environment
• Strong sense of responsibility and reliability
• Discretion and sensitivity in dealing with residents and employees

We offer you:

• A responsible and varied role with scope for creativity
• A committed and collegial team
• Contemporary employment conditions and attractive social benefits
• Salary range: Annual salary CHF 91,000 – 101,000
• Support for further training

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your complete application via the application button below.