Fountain Cleaner (100%)

19 February 2026
100%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Join our team at Stadtwerk Winterthur, a reliable utility company. Enjoy a supportive work environment with great benefits.

Tasks

Maintain and clean public fountain systems across Winterthur.
Perform maintenance on water circulation systems and filters.
Assist in repairs and sanitation compliance efforts.

Skills

Craftsmanship education with relevant experience preferred.
Strong work ethic and reliability in outdoor conditions.
Safety-conscious with a valid driving license.

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About the job

Customer-oriented, reliable, and quality-conscious: We owe our success to these strengths. As a cross-sector company, we take care of all our customers' concerns regarding electricity, telecommunications, gas, water, district heating, waste disposal, wastewater treatment, and energy contracting; according to our promise: «We offer comfort». Our public fountains are more than just water. They are meeting places, cultural assets, and showcase features of the city of Winterthur. To ensure they always function perfectly and look well-maintained, we are looking for a reliable and skilled craftsman as a fountain cleaner for our Pipe Network department in the Gas and Water Technology area.

Your Tasks

Cleaning and maintenance of public fountain facilities in the city area

Maintenance of water circulation systems including filter and UV systems

Care of fountain basins and fountain posts with brushes

Troubleshooting and replacement of pumps, filters, and disinfection systems

Maintenance of fountain squares

Participation in renovations and implementation of environmentally relevant requirements

Your Profile

Craft apprenticeship EBA (e.g., metal construction, locksmithing, installation, agriculture) as well as several years of professional experience as a fountain cleaner is an advantage

Healthy, robust, and strong constitution and accustomed to working outdoors in all weather conditions

Reliable, precise working method as well as high safety and risk awareness

Driver's license category B

On-call duty and residence in Winterthur or surrounding area (max. 15 minutes)

What We Offer

5 weeks of vacation, an additional week from age 55

Vacation purchase of up to two weeks with full-time employment

Contribution to external training

15 days paid paternity leave (100% salary)

Company mobile phone

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Christoph Meyer, Head of Pipe Network Department, +41 52 267 61 30.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/ and https://stadtwerk.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to your online application.