Technical Services Lead — Operations & Safety

Badrutt's Palace Hotel AG; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 106,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Five-day week

Five weeks holiday

13th salary

Staff accommodation

Staff restaurant

Career development

Job summary

Badrutt's Palace Hotel AG in Switzerland seeks an Assistant Head of Technical Services to support the Head of Technical Services in managing all technical areas of our property. You will help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of infrastructure and stand in when needed.

Key tasks include supervising daily operations, supporting maintenance and projects, coordinating external providers, monitoring costs, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across departments.

Qualifications

• Completed technical training with possible further education in building services engineering or facility management.
• Several years of professional experience in technical services or facility management.
• Experience coordinating employees or small teams; leadership experience is an advantage.
• Broad knowledge of building services, maintenance, energy efficiency, safety, and infrastructure.
• Experience supporting or coordinating maintenance, renovation, or construction projects.
• Structured, hands-on, solution-oriented approach with strong organisation and communication.
• Confident use of digital tools.
• Qualification as Safety Officer (SIBE) and/or KOPAS is required.
• Combination of English, German and Italian skills (2+ languages).

Responsibilities

• Coordination and supervision of daily technical operations, maintenance activities, and repairs.
• Involvement in planning and implementing maintenance, investment, renovation, and construction projects.
• Support in organising the technical team's daily assignments and leading team members.
• Deputising for the Head of Technical Services during their absence.
• Coordination and supervision of external service providers and contractors.
• Support with cost monitoring, procurement, and investment planning.
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements, safety standards, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with all departments to improve technical processes, energy efficiency, and resource management.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Digital tools

Problem solving

Energy efficiency knowledge

Broad building services knowledge

Education

Technical training

Building services engineering training

Facility management education

Safety Officer certification (SIBE/KOPAS)

Job description

Badrutt's Palace Hotel AG in Switzerland seeks an Assistant Head of Technical Services to support the Head of Technical Services in managing all technical areas of our property. You will help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of infrastructure and stand in when needed.

Key tasks include supervising daily operations, supporting maintenance and projects, coordinating external providers, monitoring costs, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across departments.