Maintenance Mechanic
- 21 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Bern is the most liveable city in the world. There is no two ways about it for us. Clean water, environmentally friendly electricity, and cosy warmth. Everything needed to feel comfortable comes from us (agreed, almost everything). And perhaps soon from you too.Maintenance Mechanic
These are your tasks
- Independently carry out maintenance and overhaul work on boiler systems, gas and steam turbines, flue gas and wastewater treatment plants, as well as on wood and slag conveyor systems
- Rectify faults in hydraulic or mechanical systems
- Overhaul and refurbish assemblies and spare parts
- Perform maintenance work on building infrastructure
- Assist with repairs and overhauls of power plant equipment
- Participate in smaller renewal and conversion projects
- Supervise orders from third-party companies and ensure their quality
This is what sets you apart
- Completed apprenticeship as a polymechanic EFZ (specialising in maintenance) or equivalent training
- Solid experience in the maintenance of technical systems
- Interest in apparatus and systems for district heating production and waste incineration
- Forklift licence as well as driving licence category B/BE
- Enjoy working in a team as well as independently
- Responsible and proactive personality
Do you have questions?
Your new boss, Stefan Lengacher, looks forward to your application. Thank you for using our online application. It is simple, quick, and does not require a cover letter. If you have any questions beforehand, just call Stefan at: 031 321 38 95.
About us
Our strategy can be summed up well: We supply Bern with energy and water – safely and sustainably. There is plenty to do. And we have big plans. For that, we need you. People with the ambition to make a difference and the desire to reach the goal together as a team. So that our Bern remains liveable.
Your workplace
Your new workplace is our energy centre Forsthaus at Murtenstrasse 100 in Bern.
Very easily accessible by public transport and parking is also available.
Our benefits
- Flexible working hours model in a 40-hour week with paid breaks
- Regular shift work and generous compensation for on-call duty (financially and in time off)
- At least 5 weeks of holiday and various paid short leaves (e.g. for moving, wedding, etc.)
- Child and education allowances of 320.- per month as well as additional care allowances of up to 200.- per month
- 16 weeks maternity leave and 3 weeks paternity leave
- Pension fund contributions (employee 1/3 and employer 2/3) at the regular retirement age of 63 years
