Bezirk Schwyz
Schwyz
Head of Road Maintenance, Depot and Green Space Care (80-100 %)
- 21 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Schwyz
Job summary
Bezirk Schwyz, the largest district in Schwyz, seeks a reliable leader.
Tasks
- Manage and maintain 38 km of district roads and structures.
- Oversee the care of Wuhrbächen and coordinate winter services.
- Lead a two-member maintenance team and address community concerns.
Skills
- Experience in operational maintenance or related fields required.
- Strong technical skills and team leadership experience needed.
- Proficient in digital tools and fluent in German.
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About the job
The Schwyz district is the largest of the six districts in the canton of Schwyz and consists of 15 municipalities. The Environment Department is responsible, among other things, for the operation, renovation, and maintenance of the 38 km of district roads. From 1 March 2027 or by arrangement, we are looking for a professionally competent and reliable person as Head of Road Maintenance, Depot and Green Space Care (80-100 %).
Workplace: Schwyz
Your main tasks:
- Management and participation in the structural and operational maintenance of district roads and civil engineering structures
- Maintenance care of drainage ditches
- Provision of on-call and winter services (snow and ice control)
- Carrying out maintenance and cleaning work on district roads
- Personnel, professional and administrative leadership of the two-person maintenance team
- Handling concerns from the public
- Coordination with official authorities
- Operation and maintenance of machines and equipment
Your profile:
- Basic training as a specialist in operational maintenance with a focus on depot services or as a landscape gardener, forest ranger, or road builder
- Further training as a foreman or similar is an advantage
- Experience in team leadership is an advantage
- Technical and manual skills
- Several years of professional experience in a manual or technical environment
- Very good knowledge in handling digital work tools and common IT applications
- Good manners and German language skills in spoken and written form
- Positive and resilient personality with strong communication, team and consensus skills as well as assertiveness
- Independent and reliable working style
What we offer you:
- An interesting, varied and independent activity with high responsibility
- Intensive collaboration in a motivated and collegial team
- Attractive employment conditions
Do you feel addressed? Then we look forward to receiving your application documents by email to Corina Brugger, Human Resources, personal@bezirk-schwyz.ch.
For enquiries, Deputy Head of Department René Schelbert is happy to assist you at telephone 041 819 67 45.
