Building Technician: Fault Diagnosis and Maintenance 100%

At Zurich Airport, we ensure daily that a highly complex technical infrastructure functions reliably. Whether electrical installations, heating and ventilation systems, sanitary technology, or automated doors and gates – our team is deployed where technical faults occur and quick, competent solutions are required. We are a team of specialists from various technical professions. What unites us is our experience in fault rectification, our broad technical understanding, and the willingness to learn from each other. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a technically skilled individual who masters their field and enjoys developing into a generalist in building technology.

Your job destination

• You independently analyse, locate, and rectify technical faults in the diverse systems and facilities
• You take on first interventions on electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and sanitary systems as well as on doors, gates, and other mechanical installations
• With your analytical approach, you identify causes of faults, initiate appropriate measures, and restore the operational readiness of the systems
• You manage your assignments independently from fault report to completion and maintain direct contact with our customers and specialist services
• You actively contribute your expertise to the team and continuously expand your knowledge in other areas of building technology through mutual training and practical experience
• You work in shifts between 04:30 and 23:00, including weekends and public holidays, and regularly take on on-call duties

Your skills in your kit

• You have completed a technical vocational training, preferably as an installer / plant builder in the HVAC sector, automation technician, mechatronics technician, or service technician
• You bring practical experience in fault finding, error diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of technical systems
• You have a broad technical interest and ideally already possess knowledge beyond your original field of expertise
• You systematically get to the bottom of technical problems and find suitable solutions even for unfamiliar systems
• You work independently, are at the same time a team player, and enjoy sharing your knowledge
• You communicate confidently in German and can also converse with our international customers in English
• You hold a category B driving licence and can be at Zurich Airport within an hour in case of on-call duty

Your benefits

Flexible commuting

Free ZVV bonus pass, contribution to GA travelcard, and parking facilities

Affordable dining & shopping

Up to 20% discount in shops and restaurants at the airport and 50% on Reka lunch cards

Room for your needs

5 weeks’ holiday, easy purchase of 30 holiday days, and options for longer unpaid leave

Celebrating together

Generous long-service gifts from the first year and legendary employee events

Exert & unwind

Own free sports offerings from bootcamp to yoga. Discounted gym membership at the airport

For all eventualities

We cover non-occupational accident and daily sickness benefits premiums, discount on collective insurance, and private accident insurance

Down-to-earth & family-like

We all address each other informally and live a positive and uncomplicated interaction

Professional take-off

Financial and time support for further training, internal seminar and learning offerings (FZAG Academy)

Unique workplace

Your workplace is at the heart of aviation. Together we ensure first-class infrastructure and smooth operations

Apply now online without a cover letter, as your application is motivation enough for us.

Corinne Schäppi

People Business Manager

"I will accompany you on your application journey and am happy to answer your questions."

+41 43 816 65 19

Kevin Wohnhas

Head of Technical Services

"If you have questions about your new job destination, you are exactly right with me."

+41 43 816 47 60