Kanton Zürich
Employee Mechanic-Electromechanics 80 - 100%
- 20 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
Job summary
Join JVA Pöschwies as a Mechanic/Electromechanic! Contribute to rehabilitation efforts in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Ensure reliable operation of technical equipment in mechanics.
- Guide and supervise incarcerated individuals in daily tasks.
- Plan maintenance and coordinate projects for technical safety.
Skills
- Completed vocational training as a mechanic or related field.
- Strong knowledge in maintenance and repair of technical systems.
- Good communication skills in German; additional languages are a plus.
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About the job
We do what works.
Correctional Services and Reintegration
80 - 100%
By arrangement
Employee Mechanic-Electromechanics
In the Economy & Work sector of the Pöschwies Correctional Facility, inmates work in various workshops and work areas. The work is an important part of the execution of sentences and makes a valuable contribution to reintegration into society.
We are looking immediately or by arrangement for a technically skilled person who enjoys taking responsibility and working with people.
We are looking immediately or by arrangement for a technically skilled person who enjoys taking responsibility and working with people.
Your tasks
- You take responsibility for the area of mechanics and electromechanics and ensure the reliable operation of technical systems
- In daily work, you supervise and accompany inmates, provide professional guidance and check the work performed
- You plan and coordinate maintenance, repairs and restorations and accompany internal projects and work orders
- Together with the Construction Coordination, Maintenance and Technology division, you ensure technical safety in your area of responsibility
- You are the central contact person for external specialist companies and coordinate their deployments on site
- You ensure compliance with relevant standards, legal and operational regulations and consistently implement occupational safety requirements
- You also get involved in operational day-to-day business and alternate on-call and standby duties
Your profile
- You have completed training with a Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) as a mechanic, electromechanic or in a comparable technical profession
- You already have experience in the maintenance, servicing and repair of technical systems as well as mechanical constructions
- You have good knowledge in IT, hardware and networks or are willing to further train in these areas. You work confidently with common MS Office applications
- You communicate very well in German, both orally and in writing; additional language skills are an advantage
- You are physically and mentally resilient and can reliably take on on-call and standby duties
- A clean record (no entries in the criminal and debt enforcement registers) and a minimum age of 25 years complete your profile
Your contact
Any questions?
Fernando Meyer
Head of Technology
+41 43 257 16 22
Head of Technology
+41 43 257 16 22
Michelle Richner
Recruitment & Assessment
+41 43 258 35 83
Recruitment & Assessment
+41 43 258 35 83
About us
The Pöschwies Correctional Facility (JVA) is one of eight main departments of JuWe and the largest closed institution for men in Switzerland. With around 400 detention places and about 300 employees, it contributes according to legal mandate to the protection of the public and at the same time creates the conditions for the resocialisation of inmates.
As employees of the Pöschwies Correctional Facility, we operate in an environment of high public interest. We work interdisciplinarily and ensure structured and responsible care of inmates.
With around 1400 employees, Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is the largest office within the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs and is responsible for criminal and measure enforcement as well as for the execution of various types of detention. Our employees from around 40 professions support and promote the reintegration of offenders and are committed effectively and progressively to a safe and just society.
As employees of the Pöschwies Correctional Facility, we operate in an environment of high public interest. We work interdisciplinarily and ensure structured and responsible care of inmates.
With around 1400 employees, Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is the largest office within the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs and is responsible for criminal and measure enforcement as well as for the execution of various types of detention. Our employees from around 40 professions support and promote the reintegration of offenders and are committed effectively and progressively to a safe and just society.
We offer…
Staff restaurant
Induction
Fair salaries
Meaningful work
Good and broad training and further education opportunities
Good social benefits (pension fund)
Your application process
Online assessment
On-site interview
On-site trial
Final decision
