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As a specialist in operational maintenance, you ensure smooth operations in public buildings and in private industry. You are responsible for the daily maintenance of real estate, roads and green areas.

Maintenance specialists are versatile generalists for the efficient and ecological cleaning of buildings and their surroundings, for maintenance and control work on building services, for simple repairs to building structures and paths, for green maintenance of lawns, hedges and indoor plantings, for waste management, environmental protection and energy-saving measures. As all-rounders with versatile manual skills, they are a bit of everything: cleaning specialists, road builders, gardeners, forestry workers, electricians, mechanics, plumbers, carpenters and warehouse managers.

With their work, they help maintain the value of buildings and ensure operational safety.

What you should know

Apprenticeship period: 3 years
⁠Next start of apprenticeship: August 2024
⁠Main training location: Komax AG, Riedstrasse 18, 6343 Rotkreuz
School: Vocational schools Giswil and Sarnen, Obwalden

What you do exactly

  • Maintenance, cleaning and servicing

  • Control and maintenance of heating, ventilation and electrical installations

  • Cleaning of floors, windows and sanitary installations

  • Replacing plugs, locks, fuses and lighting fixtures

  • Simple masonry, painting, carpentry and gardening work

What you should bring with you

School requirements

Secondary school level C with very good results or secondary school level B

Personal requirements

  • Pleasure in practical activities
  • Manual dexterity
  • Flexible and reliable
  • Pleasure in working outdoors
  • Interest in nature and plants
  • Interest in equipment and building technology
  • Physical resilience

Take your chance now!

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Fabian Schärli

Fabian Schärli

Apprentice instructor Maintenance Specialist EFZ