Operations Electrician (80%)
- 05 November 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
The Museum of Art and History (MAH) is a dynamic institution, rich in numerous skills, shaping its future. Its bold museal project explores new ways to bring the collection to life and welcome the public. It reinvents itself in a multifrequency mode as a dynamic cultural hub and an ideas laboratory to remain always contemporary. To complete its Buildings and Logistics team, the MAH is looking for a:
Operations Electrician (80%)
Your mission and responsibilities
- Control, maintain and ensure the upkeep of the electrical installations across all MAH sites
- Carry out periodic inspections of installations, propose any improvement measures and monitor developments in electricity and lighting to ensure compliance with OIBT standards.
- Install and implement lighting during exhibition setups, respecting aesthetic, technical constraints and conservation standards.
- Develop, configure and respond to technical questions from contractors and colleagues.
- Manage the lighting inventory across all sites and keep an up-to-date record.
- Propose and implement improvements to installations and equipment within the AEAI regulations, while ensuring possible energy savings and respecting the CSR approach established at MAH.
- Plan, organise and coordinate the necessary work for the proper functioning of electrical installations and lighting.
- Contact companies and external contractors to obtain quotes and then define, plan and coordinate intervention arrangements.
- Support electrical inspectors and follow up on their reports.
Your profile
- Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as an electrical installer or assembly electrician or equivalent training recognised by ESTI and qualification as a skilled person according to OIBT.
- Several years of experience in maintenance, operation and development of installations.
- Experience in managing and technically monitoring buildings and temporary installations.
- Experience in the museal and cultural field is an asset.
- Structured, analytical and solution-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in French, both spoken and written.
As part of its gender equality policy, the City of Geneva wishes to promote diversity in all administrative services. Female applications are therefore particularly encouraged for this position.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 26.11.2026
Start date: To be agreed
Job classification: Class F of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must include the following: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport size).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to applicants.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
- Control, maintain and ensure the upkeep of the electrical installations across all MAH sites
- Carry out periodic inspections of installations, propose any improvement measures and monitor developments in electricity and lighting to ensure compliance with OIBT standards.
- Install and implement lighting during exhibition setups, respecting aesthetic, technical constraints and conservation standards.
- Develop, configure and respond to technical questions from contractors and colleagues.
- Manage the lighting inventory across all sites and keep an up-to-date record.
- Propose and implement improvements to installations and equipment within the AEAI regulations, while ensuring possible energy savings and respecting the CSR approach established at MAH.
- Plan, organise and coordinate the necessary work for the proper functioning of electrical installations and lighting.
- Contact companies and external contractors to obtain quotes and then define, plan and coordinate intervention arrangements.
- Support electrical inspectors and follow up on their reports.
Your profile
- Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as an electrical installer or assembly electrician or equivalent training recognised by ESTI and qualification as a skilled person according to OIBT.
- Several years of experience in maintenance, operation and development of installations.
- Experience in managing and technically monitoring buildings and temporary installations.
- Experience in the museal and cultural field is an asset.
- Structured, analytical and solution-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in French, both spoken and written.
As part of its gender equality policy, the City of Geneva wishes to promote diversity in all administrative services. Female applications are therefore particularly encouraged for this position.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 26.11.2026
Start date: To be agreed
Job classification: Class F of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must include the following: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport size).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to applicants.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
