Bern
Sanitary Installer or Heating Engineer
- 10 March 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
- 3000 Bern
About the job
COO Bern
immediately or by arrangement
You ensure that everything runs smoothly with us. As a sanitary installer or heating engineer at the University Psychiatric Centre (UPZ) Bern, you use your technical know-how and craftsmanship to ensure the reliable operation of our systems. You maintain, repair and optimise sanitary and heating systems in our clinics, outpatient clinics and research buildings. You work in a committed team, take responsibility and contribute daily to the reliable functioning of our infrastructure – for both employees and our patients. Apply now online with your complete application dossier including a cover letter – we look forward to meeting you.
Your tasks
- You are responsible for repairs, installations and proper maintenance of sanitary and heating systems in all UPZ buildings (including external locations)
- You are willing to familiarise yourself with existing systems and processes and are eager to gradually take on responsibility for projects
- You carry out minor repairs, maintenance and installation work on sanitary and heating systems and ensure reliable operation
- You ensure the functionality, safety and preservation of the systems
- You support the team during service rounds, fault analysis and fault rectification on sanitary and heating systems at Bolligenstrasse and other UPZ properties
- You perform simple administrative tasks related to maintenance and upkeep work
- You take on on-call duty according to the deployment plan, contributing to uninterrupted operation around the clock
- You are responsible for the external locations Murtenstasse 21, Hallerstrasse 10 and Morgenstrasse 83
Your profile
- You have completed training as a sanitary installer or heating installer with a federal certificate of competence (EFZ) and have several years of experience in the sanitary field
- You work independently and efficiently and are physically fit and resilient
- You are skilled in craftsmanship and meet the requirements of an all-rounder
- You have PC skills and actively contribute
- You hold a category B driving licence
- You have good German language skills, both spoken and written
- You enjoy and are motivated by teamwork
- You agree to an unpaid trial work on a ward
- Ideally, you have already led projects and have experience in this
Your contacts
André Mürset
André Mürset answers your technical questions: T: +41 58 630 96 80
For questions about the application process, please contact
Yanis Emanuel Ryser
Email: bewerbungen@upz-bern.ch T: +41 58 630 96 71
The UPZ
The University Psychiatric Centre Bern (UPZ) is the leading competence centre for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region as a university clinic. It ensures psychiatric care in the canton of Bern along the entire care chain, from early detection through outpatient, day clinic and inpatient therapies to rehabilitation and forensics. With over 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive care network. In addition, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, training and research.
Learn more
https://jobs.upz-bern.ch/de/warum-upz
Your workplace
Bolligenstrasse 111, 3000 Bern 60
3000 Bern