Head of Caretaking and Cleaning 80 - 100%

About the job

As part of the Real Estate division, Terresta AG belongs to the Foundation for Art, Culture and History (SKKG). Terresta manages the over 200 properties and lands of the SKKG fairly and committedly, ensuring the long-term preservation of the portfolio's value, for example through responsible renovations and new constructions. In project development and in dealing with tenants, Terresta seeks economically, socially and ecologically sustainable solutions. Many of the over 2200 predominantly simple apartments are located in the Winterthur area, along with commercial spaces ranging from small shops in the old town to open-plan offices in the Wintower. The income from the properties finances the activities of SKKG and Terresta.

For the Caretaking & Cleaning team, we are looking for a committed and service-oriented leader to start immediately or by arrangement in the role of

Head of Caretaking & Cleaning (80-100%)

Your area of responsibility – this is what you are responsible for

• You lead the Caretaking & Cleaning team, currently with nine employees, and develop it professionally and personally
• You are responsible for the cost centre budget, plan resources economically and ensure efficient use of personnel and materials
• You consistently implement the division's strategy as well as sustainability, safety and quality standards
• You continuously develop processes, workflows and services and actively drive digitalisation forward
• You accompany renovation, conversion and new construction projects from an operational and user-oriented perspective and incorporate the requirements of facility management at an early stage
• You manage and coordinate external service providers, review their services and ensure compliance with contracts, quality requirements and legal regulations
• You promote cross-departmental collaboration and act as a central interface to tenants, suppliers, authorities and internal stakeholders
• You support the division management with strategic issues and actively contribute to the further development of facility management

Our requirements – this is what you bring

• You have completed a technical or craft-based basic training as well as further training as a caretaker with a federal professional certificate (BP), maintenance specialist (BP) or head of facility management and maintenance (BP)
• You bring several years of professional and leadership experience in a comparable role in facility management, caretaking or technical building management
• You think entrepreneurially, recognise optimisation potentials, actively follow market, technology and industry trends and implement innovative solutions in a practical way
• You are characterised by strong planning, organisational and coordination skills, work in a structured, analytical as well as goal- and solution-oriented manner and keep an overview even in demanding situations
• You lead employees appreciatively, promote their development and create a motivating and trusting working environment
• You have a confident manner, strong communication skills as well as assertiveness and negotiation skills
• You are proficient in Microsoft 365 and ideally have experience with building control or energy management systems
• You hold a category B driving licence and have very good German language skills, both spoken and written

Terresta as an employer – this is what we offer you

• A responsible and versatile leadership role with scope for design and the opportunity to actively further develop the Caretaking & Cleaning division
• A meaningful activity within the environment of a non-profit foundation with cultural commitment
• An appreciative working environment with short decision-making paths and a motivated, collegial team
• A varied working day with exciting challenges and diverse contacts within and outside the organisation
• Individual training opportunities and support for your professional and personal development

Are you curious and think you are the ideal candidate? Then please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

For any questions regarding the area of responsibility, Fabrice Schoch, Head of Facility Management, is happy to assist you at Tel: 052 209 01 44.

We maintain a first-name culture from the start and also communicate this way during the application process. 

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Terresta AG • Neuwiesenstrasse 15 • 8400 Winterthur
052 209 01 31 • www.terresta.ch