Cantone Ticino
Camorino
3 days ago
Head of Service II or Head of Service III full-time (100%)
- 21 April 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Camorino
Job summary
Join the OfS as a Service Manager overseeing vehicle operations. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive pay.
Tasks
- Direct and coordinate state vehicle maintenance and repairs.
- Support teams in vehicle preparation and servicing tasks.
- Collaborate on procurement planning and vehicle replacements.
Skills
- Engineering degree in automotive or federal professional certificate.
- Team leadership and management experience required.
- Strong organizational, initiative, and communication skills.
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About the job
Class and annual salary (including 13th month):
Head of Service II
7 73'556.-- / 116'071.--
or
Head of Service III
6 68'456.-- / 107'475.--
Tasks:
- ensures the management of the work of the State Workshops (OfS) (operation, management, coordination, planning and control) according to the directives of the Office of State Vehicles and Machines (UAMS)
- leads and supports the employees of the departments assigned to the outfitting, maintenance, and repair of the fleet of vehicles, machines, and equipment of the State
- collaborates with the various Services of the Office in planning purchases, internal and external interventions, and vehicle replacements (annual estimates) and, upon decision made with the managing official, assigns the work
- collaborates in planning and developing internal training for the assigned units and apprentices of the OfS
- proactively collaborates in promoting the orientations and provisions of the Office of State Vehicles and Machines
- collaborates in managing the procedures related to supplier services
Requirements:
- engineering diploma in the automotive sector or, alternatively, federal professional certificate (APF) or higher in the automotive sector
- proven experience and authorization from the Vocational Training Division as a trainer of mechatronic apprentices can replace the APF certificate and is considered a preferential qualification
- experience in managing large fleets and/or 10 years of experience in similar activities are considered preferential qualifications
- proven leadership and team management skills
- authority, initiative, team spirit, and excellent organizational skills
- proven professionalism and impeccable conduct
- good spoken knowledge of a second official language
- good knowledge of the cantonal territory and its institutions
- given equal requirements, complementary work experience in the fields of boating and installation of electronic equipment on priority vehicles may be considered preferential qualifications
Special remarks:
- work location: Camorino.
- start date: to be agreed
- only candidates holding an engineering diploma in the automotive sector will be placed in salary class 7
Application conditions:
- applications must be submitted online. Other forms of application will not be considered valid
- in addition to the documents to be submitted at the time of the online application (cover letter and motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas, certificates, and work attestations), additional documentation may be requested later (criminal record with related self-certification and self-certification of health status)
Employment conditions:
- appointment or assignment: as provided by the Law on the Organization of State Employees and Teachers of March 15, 1995 (LORD) and the related Regulation. Any changes in law concerning salary and organization are explicitly reserved
- working hours: 42 hours per week (for a 100% employment rate), flexible or according to service needs
Deadline:
May 11, 2026
Further information can be obtained from Mr. Eng. Manolo Gaggetta, tel. 091 814 94 44