General Services Manager 80-100% (m/f/i)

About the job

The Foundation's mission is to welcome, accommodate and support adults living with intellectual disabilities. The residents are supported by professional teams of specialised educators and caregivers. At the heart of the work is the quality of life, self-determination and personal fulfilment of each Resident throughout their life journey.

As part of our new internal organisation, we are creating a new position of

General Services Manager 80-100% (m/f/i)

You coordinate the institution's infrastructure, technical services and general services. Across all sites, you contribute to ensuring a safe, functional environment adapted to the needs of beneficiaries and staff, in compliance with current standards and requirements.

Your main responsibilities

• Infrastructure: manage the maintenance and upkeep of buildings, installations, equipment and furniture, monitor service providers and contracts, and participate in investment, renovation and development projects
• Safety: ensure compliance with safety, fire protection, hygiene and environmental standards, monitor prevention measures and periodic inspections as well as the alarm system
• Safety devices: update emergency and evacuation plans, organise drills and awareness activities, and ensure the proper functioning of security and communication systems
• General services: management, support and backup of concierge services, infrastructure and transport. Supervision of kitchen and laundry activities. Prioritisation of interventions
• Technical and logistical services: ensure operational monitoring of telephony, IT systems and alarms, and the vehicle fleet in liaison with the relevant service providers. Manage purchases, suppliers and material needs across all our sites
• Continuous improvement: identify needs, propose appropriate solutions and promote collaboration between general services and the institution's various sectors
• Communication and reporting to management

Your profile

• Higher technical education in infrastructure management, facility management or equivalent, or professional training complemented by significant experience related to the role; additional training in the field of safety is an asset
• Proven experience in coordinating general services, infrastructure or technical services
• Proximity leadership, interpersonal skills and ability to unite teams
• Ease in coordinating teams and external service providers
• Good knowledge of building safety requirements and risk prevention
• Ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate varied activities while ensuring their follow-up through to completion
• Autonomy, rigour, sense of responsibility and ability to take initiative and propose pragmatic solutions
• Good command of common IT tools
• Good knowledge of German is an asset

We offer you

• A varied and rewarding role within a rapidly evolving institution, with opportunities for continuous training and professional development
• A meaningful professional environment focused on supporting people with disabilities
• The opportunity to actively contribute to the development of infrastructure and support services
• Close collaboration with various sectors and management
• Attractive working conditions linked to the Infri CCT within a dynamic institution

Are you interested in this new challenge?

Please send your complete application file (cover letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas) to rh@fah-seb.ch

The HR team looks forward to receiving your application.