Zürich
Technician: Clinic/Building
- 14 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
About the job
The Centre for Dental Medicine at the University of Zurich (ZZM) is an internationally recognised clinical, educational and research centre. In six specialised clinics and one institute, dentists and scientists work at the forefront of knowledge and in interdisciplinary teams to achieve the highest quality in patient care, teaching and research.Technician: Clinic/Building
Tasks
- Ensuring the functionality of sanitary, heating and building technology systems as well as laboratory media supply (compressed air, gas, cooling and process media)
- Responsible for maintenance, repairs and new installations of dental treatment units, sterilisation systems as well as dental technical devices and equipment
- Independent handling of orders in the field of HVAC building technology and fault interventions on technical systems including control, analysis, optimisation and maintenance
- Acceptance and commissioning of technical systems, system operation via the control system or on site as well as evaluation of operational and system data
- Participation in energy optimisations as well as monitoring and coordination of external service providers and installation work
- Obtaining quotes and placing orders after consultation, preparation of reports, evaluations and technical documentation
- Management of warehouse and materials including goods orders and incoming inspections
- Conducting instructions for users, employees and students
- Responsible for technical information to internal and external contacts
- Occasional on-call duty
Profile
You have completed vocational training with a Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) as a sanitary installer, heating installer, polymechanic or have a comparable technical qualification. In addition, you bring at least five years of professional experience in technical maintenance, ideally in the field of HVAC or building technology. Basic electrical engineering knowledge is an advantage. You are characterised by an independent, responsible and quality-oriented way of working as well as a high degree of initiative. Resilience, service orientation and teamwork are among your strengths, as are pronounced organisational and communication skills. Good PC user skills as well as very good German and good English skills complete your profile.
We offer:
We offer you a varied and responsible activity in an exciting medical environment as well as a modern workplace with contemporary technical equipment. Our location in the heart of Zurich is excellently accessible by public transport. The employment is according to cantonal conditions. We look forward to receiving your complete application documents and to getting to know you.
We offer
Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers. Learn more at: https://www.uzh.ch/de/explore/work.html.
Workplace
Centre for Dental Medicine
Application information
Further information
Questions about the position
Reto Streiff
Head of Operations
044 634 32 04
Working at UZH
As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a variety of attractive positions in different departments and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 vocational profiles for apprentices, the university offers an inspiring working environment in cutting-edge research and education. Put your talent and skills to use with us. Learn more about UZH as an employer!
