Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 56'360 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 58'800 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 61'430 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 67'758 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 73'450 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 81'250 |
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Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Instandhaltungsfachmann/-frau BP
You keep technical systems running and secure production.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Maintenance technicians monitor, maintain, and repair technical systems. They ensure reliable operation in companies.
Technical equipment wears out constantly. Maintenance technicians spot weaknesses early. They prevent breakdowns before they happen. You plan maintenance tasks. You check circuit diagrams. You repair computer-controlled systems. You combine technical know-how with business sense. This protects machines and lowers costs. You ensure a safe working day in industry and services. Your precise work is key to long-term company success.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryElectrical Engineering
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Maintenance Specialist. Based on 867 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 60'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 56'188 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 58'861 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 63'745 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 77'000 | 17 |
| Lucerne | CHF 66'750 | 62 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 65'380 | 22 |
| Solothurn | CHF 65'000 | 55 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 63'240 | 27 |
| Thurgau | CHF 61'000 | 17 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 92'073 | 15 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 87'550 | 6 |
| Utilities | CHF 73'450 | 6 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 71'975 | 8 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 67'990 | 9 |
| Industry various | CHF 66'500 | 43 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Instandhaltungsfachmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 2 bis 3 Semester, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts two to three semesters. It prepares you for the federal specialist certificate.
Typical training path
Instandhaltungsfachmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Proof of the required module completions or equivalency confirmations
Requirements
- Organisational skills
- Technical understanding
- High sense of responsibility
- High quality awareness
Where this can lead
Career changers with a technical EFZ and professional experience can prepare via module completions. Even graduates with maturity certificates need at least six years of practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Quality standards
- Connected thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of a production machine. You check the operating data on the display. You replace worn parts. Then you document the condition. You plan the next inspection.
- You monitor machine conditions according to fixed schedules.
- You carry out visual inspections. You measure physical values.
- You read technical drawings. You check electrical wiring.
- You maintain computer-controlled systems. You ensure they function properly.
- You coordinate maintenance work. You call in specialists when needed.
- You follow strict safety rules. You adhere to environmental guidelines.
- You document all repairs for later analysis.
Working conditions
You work in commercial businesses, industrial companies, or service centers like hospitals and banks. Your work area covers workshops, technical rooms, and occasionally outdoor spaces.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Verband für Facility Management und Maintenance fmproIndustriestrasse 21, 8304 Wallisellen
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Quality standards
- Connected thinking
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Stressful troubleshooting
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