Caretaker - Specialist in Facility Maintenance 80-100%

Employing Authority / Administrative Unit / Institution

The Building Department (HBA) acts as a central service provider for all directorates, offices and institutions of the cantonal administration.

With a view to the reopening of the headquarters of the Cantonal and University Library of Fribourg and the organisation of building operations and maintenance, we are looking for an experienced caretaker to adequately meet the needs of the users.

Become part of our team!

The employer, the State, promotes the compatibility of work and private life and offers its employees a modern working environment and attractive working conditions. Further information can be found on this page.

Your tasks

• You are the technical contact person for the staff involved in building maintenance as well as for the users
• You are responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the premises and the surrounding areas of the buildings (snow clearance, green spaces)
• You organise, plan and supervise the cleaning of the buildings by the cleaning staff and external contractors
• You carry out inspection rounds for the technical facilities and ensure the management of the HVAC installations
• You perform simple repair work on the technical systems and in the buildings
• You understand locking systems, can intervene if necessary and are familiar with access control
• You manage the disposal and recycling of waste
• You ensure the safety of the building (escape routes, fire detection, etc.)
• Occasionally and upon request, you work during the night, on Sundays or public holidays

Desired profile

• Federal VET Diploma in Facility Maintenance or technical training in construction
• At least 5 years of experience in the maintenance and technical operation of networked buildings (building services engineering)
• Good knowledge of common IT tools (MS Office) and proficiency in IGA programmes (Integrated Building Automation)
• Ability to work independently
• Proactive, customer-oriented and socially competent
• Fluency in German or French with good knowledge of the other language

Contact person

Jean-Yves Jacquaz, Sector Head jean-yves.jacquaz@fr.ch, T + 41 26 305 37 92