Restorer 40%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:27 January 2026
- Workload:40%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a Restaurator/in! Work with archaeological finds in a collaborative environment.
Tasks
- Assist excavation teams with delicate object recovery and documentation.
- Conduct cleaning and restoration on materials like ceramics and metals.
- Support archaeological project leaders and manage collection care.
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's in Conservation or Restoration, ideally in Archaeology.
- Craftsmanship and excavation experience with a valid driver's license.
- Strong database skills and ability to work independently.
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Building Directorate Canton Zurich
40%
From May 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Restorer
In the find laboratory of the cantonal archaeology, we work with finds from all epochs. Your daily tasks include cleaning and consolidating ceramic fragments, searching for matching shards, and the subsequent vessel reconstruction. You work in a small, collegial team in the laboratory, support archaeological project managers during field and recovery work, and assist in the care of the archaeological collections.
Your tasks
- Support the excavation team in recovering delicate objects and assist with block recoveries in coordination with the laboratory team (including organization and transport)
- Excavation and documentation of block recoveries
- Excavation and cleaning work on various materials such as ceramics, organic materials, glass, plaster, and metal
- Careful work documentation and data maintenance
Your profile
- Near completion or completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in conservation and restoration, ideally specialized in archaeology
- Manual dexterity, good physical condition, excavation experience, and a driver’s license
- Flexible thinking, precise, independent and responsible working style, as well as teamwork skills
- Know-how in collection care as well as in the organization and control of museum depots
- Good PC and database skills
Our offer
You can expect a small, collegial, and motivated team that looks forward to your collaboration and wants to develop further together with you. Short assignments throughout the canton are also part of this varied activity.
Your contact
Sandra Ammann
Department Head
+41 43 257 57 68
Department Head
+41 43 257 57 68
Kathrin Trüllinger
Find Laboratory / Deputy Department Head
+41 43 259 69 47
Find Laboratory / Deputy Department Head
+41 43 259 69 47
Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Office for Spatial Development (ARE) is the cantonal specialist office for spatial planning, geoinformation, and cultural heritage preservation. It contributes to promoting the quality of location for the living and economic area of Zurich and creates the conditions for attractive settlement and landscape areas. In addition, ARE provides spatial data and preserves the cultural heritage of the Canton of Zurich.
Would you like to use your expertise to contribute to a sustainably attractive Canton of Zurich? We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the Stettbach S-Bahn station (Dübendorf).
Would you like to use your expertise to contribute to a sustainably attractive Canton of Zurich? We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the Stettbach S-Bahn station (Dübendorf).
We offer…
Meaningful work
Responsible activity
Team
Flexible working time models
Your application process
Preselection
First interview
Second interview
Taster day and/or company tour
Final decision
