Gemeinde Männedorf
Männedorf
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Head of Department Roads and Water Maintenance 80-100 %
- 04 February 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Männedorf
Job summary
Join our community to lead the Strassen department effectively! Enjoy a dynamic work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Manage the Strassen division, overseeing team leadership and maintenance.
- Oversee Gewässerunterhalt and provide support for flood projects.
- Ensure proper maintenance of drainage systems and public lighting.
Skills
- Technical background in construction or related fields required.
- Strong leadership and coordination skills essential for success.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities are a must.
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About the job
Do you want to actively shape the development of the municipality and be responsible for the demanding operation of the extended Roads Department? Take on a key role in leadership and actively and independently provide quality service in the extended municipal road service.
Head of Department Roads and Water Maintenance 80-100 %
We are looking for an engaged person to start immediately or by arrangement
Your tasks:
- Management of the extended Roads Department (team leadership, safety officer, budget, maintenance, cleaning, planning, winter service including on-call duty, markings/signage, footpaths and hiking trails, sponge city, forest road maintenance, etc.)
- Water maintenance and practical advice on flood and renaturation projects
- Maintenance of road drainage and the network of foul and stormwater pipes
- Responsibility for the operation of public lighting as part of the roads together with an external partner
- Operation of disposal/recycling sites with internal and external partners
- Coordinated implementation of safety requirements in the traffic environment
- Representation of the department's interests in infrastructure projects
Our desired profile:
- Strong technical understanding, manual skills, good physical condition as well as team and coordination strength. In addition, responsibility and flexibility are required - as well as the willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions alongside administrative tasks
- Recognized construction-related training (e.g. road construction, general construction, crafts training (wood/forestry, metal, horticulture, vehicle technology, disposal/recycling) or a comparable qualification)
- Several years of practical experience in team leadership (present, tangible) and related fields
- Analytical, conceptual and networked thinking skills
- Trustworthy and assertive personality with persuasiveness
- Identification with sustainable operation and construction of municipal infrastructure
- Driver's license category B + E, option C
- Willingness to periodically take on on-call duty and thus have a short commute
Your prospects:
We offer you a very versatile and responsible activity with a high degree of creative freedom and development opportunities, modern employment conditions and very generous training opportunities. You can expect a collegial, experienced team.Would you like to learn more about this exciting position? For further information, Andreas Kindlimann, Head of Civil Engineering (044 921 67 82), will be happy to assist you. We look forward to receiving your application documents via the "Apply online now" link.
