Maintenance Employee

Maintenance Employee

Permanent contract / Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, in the top 2 for Employer Reputation of Hospitality & Leisure Management graduates by the QS World University Ranking, is a brand of the Sommet Education Group. Founded in 1954, Les Roches is a private institution based on the Swiss model of experiential learning, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in the fields of hospitality, tourism and event management. Les Roches prepares entrepreneurial and innovative graduates across a global network of campuses in Crans-Montana (Switzerland), Marbella (Spain) and Abu Dhabi (UAE).

You share our values: Development, Distinctiveness, Joint commitment, Openness and Sense of service.

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Employee to support the daily upkeep and improvement of our campus facilities and outdoor areas. This hands-on role involves a wide range of tasks to ensure the safety, functionality, and appearance of our buildings and grounds.

This is a dynamic position ideal for a multiskilled professional with proven experience in general maintenance, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to quality workmanship across a variety of technical areas.

Main Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a facility maintenance or general handyman role
  
• Proven abilities in gardening, landscaping, and outdoor maintenance
  
• Practical experience in painting, minor construction, and repair work
  
• Additional competencies in electrical systems, plumbing, tiling, or carpentry are strong assets
  
• Comfortable operating and maintaining manual and motorised maintenance equipment
  
• Languages: Fluency in French required; English is an asset
  
• Strong sense of responsibility and autonomy
• Detail- and quality-oriented approach
• Flexible and adaptable to seasonal tasks and event support
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to team knowledge-sharing
  

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain campus gardens, lawns, and green spaces year-round
• Ensure snow removal from access roads, walkways, and parking areas in winter
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of buildings and infrastructure, including classrooms, student housing, kitchens, and recreational areas
• Monitor and maintain the proper condition of maintenance equipment, tools, and campus vehicles
• Participate in annual and seasonal maintenance planning in coordination with the Head of the department
• Support the setup and logistical needs for campus events such as graduations, conferences, and student-led activities

Start Date: October 2025

If you're a proactive maintenance professional who thrives in a varied and multicultural environment, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work across a range of hands-on tasks, we encourage you to apply!