Apprenticeship as a Specialist in Operational Maintenance EFZ (m/f/d)

The Department of Operations and Experimental Garden Birmensdorf is responsible for the smooth functionality of the infrastructure. It includes the areas of housekeeping, experimental garden, technical service, the Birmensdorf operation, and the staff restaurant. The employees are responsible for the maintenance and care of the infrastructure, accompany construction and renovation projects, support researchers in the construction and maintenance of technical systems, run the in-house workshop, and ensure that employees are well catered for. This versatile department offers a diverse and varied apprenticeship starting in summer 2026 with a focus on housekeeping.

In addition to the basics of occupational safety and operational organization, you will learn during your training the correct execution of various cleaning and repair tasks and participate in exciting maintenance work such as monitoring and maintaining heating, ventilation, and electrical installations. Daily tasks also include monitoring building technology, maintaining furniture and machines, as well as waste management, including proper separation and disposal. Part of your training will take place outdoors, for example, in the care of green areas and paths, as well as in winter during snow removal services.