Kanton St.Gallen
Sankt Gallen
a Head of Building Services (m/f/d)
- 12 September 2026
- 100%
- Sankt Gallen
Job summary
Join the fifth-largest canton in Switzerland, focused on community well-being. An opportunity to work in a diverse and supportive environment awaits.
Tasks
- Lead the housekeeping team with expertise and care.
- Coordinate workflows and oversee school facilities maintenance.
- Manage budgets and support event organization effectively.
Skills
- Completed technical or craft training, ideally with further education.
- Proven leadership experience and strong ICT knowledge required.
- Excellent German communication skills, both written and spoken.
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About the job
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the
cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,
our work affects all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture and finance. Through our meaningful
work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
The Kantonsschule am Burggraben St.Gallen operates a lower secondary school and a grammar school with around 1400 pupils and 250 staff in the city centre. It offers demanding courses of study, national and international exchange programmes.
As part of an early succession arrangement, we are looking for a Head of Building Services (m/f/d) from 1 January 2027 or by agreement
Workload: 100%
Workplace: St.Gallen
What to expect
- Professional and personnel management of the building services team
- Coordination and planning of work processes
- Monitoring and maintenance of school buildings, outdoor facilities, technical equipment and furniture
- Assistance in cleaning, care and maintenance services as well as mutual representation, including evenings and weekends
- Monitoring and operation of various systems
- Responsibility for budget monitoring and procurement of materials
- Support in organising and conducting events
What distinguishes you
- Completed vocational training in a craft or technical field
- Ideally further training as a caretaker with a federal professional certificate or a comparable qualification
- Proven leadership experience
- Very good knowledge in the field of ICT and multimedia
- At least five years of professional experience in building maintenance (ideally in school facilities)
- Service-oriented and courteous interaction with pupils, teachers and staff
- Good knowledge of German (spoken and written)
What we offer
- Responsible and varied work in a dynamic environment
- Collegial and appreciative working atmosphere
- Modern workplace with employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
Ready for the next step? If we have aroused your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.
Further information from:
Raphael Bleichenbacher, Administrator, Tel. 058 228 14 10
