Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
9 hours ago
Cleaning Group Leader
- 26 February 2026
- 100%
- Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a top international teaching and research institution. Be part of a dynamic team in a multicultural setting.
Tasks
- Lead the cleaning team at UNIL, organizing tasks efficiently.
- Manage conflicts and enhance team communication effectively.
- Oversee building cleaning and ensure safety during operations.
Skills
- Requires a federal diploma in cleaning services and 7 years experience.
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills essential.
- Ability to handle team conflicts and promote collaboration.
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About the job
Introduction
A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.
Presentation
To complete its Logistics team, the Building and Works Service is looking for a Cleaning Group Leader.
Job-related information
Start date: immediately or to be agreed
Contract duration: indefinite
Activity rate: 100%
Workplace: Lausanne
Your activities
In your activities, you will be required to:
- Lead the Unibat Cleaning group staff by organizing the tasks of cleaning and hygiene agents.
- Manage any conflicts and promote communication within the teams.
- Manage the cleaning of UNIL buildings and coordinate the execution of tasks. Ensure the safety of interventions.
- Negotiate external facility management service contracts and monitor the services.
- Ensure the administrative management of the Unibat cleaning group.
Your profile
To complete our team, we are looking for a person with the following profile:
- Federal Certificate of Cleaning Services Manager / Higher diploma in Facility Management or equivalent training.
- Training in personnel management.
- 7 years of proven professional experience in cleaning and Facility Management.
- 5 years of experience in managing staff.
- Sense of organization and priorities, decisiveness, and ability to act.
- Ability to recognize and manage conflict situations within teams.
Your benefits
A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.
More information at unil.ch/travailler
For further information
Madam
Johanna Rapin, Head of Logistics Department
tel: 0041 21 692 26 50
Your application file
Application deadline: March 20, 2026
We invite you to send us your complete file in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.
Job description
Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Guaranteeing an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
• Offering working conditions favorable to balancing different spheres of life.
