Head of Facility Management and Maintenance HFP

The Kantonsschule Wattwil (KSW) and the Vocational and Continuing Education Center Toggenburg (BWZT) together form the Wattwil Campus, which is attended daily by around 1,200 students and apprentices. Around 250 employees work full-time or part-time for the campus.

To complement our team, we are looking for a

Head of Facility Management and Maintenance HFP

Workload: 100%

Workplace: Wattwil

What to expect

The Wattwil Campus includes the following properties and buildings:

• the new school building of the Kantonsschule, which will be completed and occupied in 2026
• the Rietstein sports hall
• the BWZT school building including the gymnasium
• until further notice, the old Kantonsschule building at Näppisuelistrasse 11 in Wattwil
• a rented school building in Lichtensteig for the BWZT
• In the near future, the BWZT school building at Bahnhofstrasse in Wattwil will be renovated and expanded.

As Head of Facility Management, you are responsible for the operational management as well as the operation, administration, and maintenance of the buildings, facilities, and equipment of the Wattwil Campus. You lead the housekeeping staff team and are responsible for the deployment of employees and external service providers.

Your tasks include:

• Ensuring efficient space and energy management, technical infrastructure, and occupational safety
• Developing and implementing operational management concepts as well as assisting in the creation of operational concepts
• Responsibility for cost comparison over the entire lifecycle and estimation of operating costs for buildings and facilities
• Co-shaping the further development of facility management

What distinguishes you

• Technical basic education with a degree in facility management or building management
• Leadership experience
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills as well as an independent and proactive working style
• High service orientation and flexibility
• Good communication skills in professional consulting in facility management processes including quality control

What we offer

We offer an independent, responsible, and varied activity in a lively school organization. You will have the opportunity to actively shape projects. You can expect a school climate characterized by appreciation, modern work infrastructure, and a wide range of professional and personal training and development opportunities.

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information:

Erika Stohler, Administrative Director Kantonsschule Wattwil, Tel. 058 228 86 86, Email: erika.stohler@kantiwattwil.ch