Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 81'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 82'845 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 84'750 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 92'805 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 100'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Hauswart/in BP
Hauswartinnen and Hauswarte ensure buildings run smoothly and tenants are happy.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You coordinate maintenance tasks, monitor technical systems, and support tenants in different types of properties.
As Hauswart/in BP, you actively help maintain the value of residential and commercial buildings. You coordinate cleaning teams, monitor heating and ventilation systems, and handle minor repairs. Alongside your technical expertise, you assist tenants with move-ins and move-outs. This versatile role combines craftsmanship, organisation, and direct customer contact.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryBuilding Services: Operations & Maintenance
Swissdoc 0.440.24.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Building Manager. Based on 837 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+5% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 86'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 91'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 88'847 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 102'719 | 74 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 101'000 | 36 |
| Geneva | CHF 91'000 | 61 |
| Lucerne | CHF 88'500 | 25 |
| Zurich | CHF 87'592 | 218 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 87'531 | 42 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 115'920 | 7 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 110'250 | 38 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 106'000 | 13 |
| Education | CHF 97'564 | 16 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 94'244 | 54 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 93'333 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Hauswart/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend (total ca. 500 Lektionen)
Official education path
The training is part-time over two years and leads to the federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
Hauswart/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- At least 2 years of professional experience as Hauswart/in in an 80% workload (required for exam registration)
- Completion of a vocational basic education of at least 3 years (required for exam entry)
- European Computer Driving Licence Base (ECDL)
- Course certificate as a trainer in training companies
- Professional permit for the use of plant protection products in special areas
- First aid certificate (Nothilfeausweis)
- BLS-AED-SRC Komplett certificate (life-saving resuscitation measures)
Requirements
- High sense of responsibility
- High quality awareness
- Independent working style
- Technical understanding
- Networked thinking and action
Where this can lead
A career change is possible with completed basic training and professional experience. You can also offer home service packages or cover shifts independently.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Customer focus
- Sense of responsibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
In the morning, you check the heating system's control centre and note any deviations in the digital log. Afterwards, you walk through the underground garage to verify that the lighting and drainage are working properly.
- You coordinate the daily cleaning service and delegate maintenance tasks to staff.
- You regularly check heating, ventilation, and sanitary systems to ensure they run smoothly.
- You manage the key inventory and handle tenant changes professionally.
- You plan the purchase of consumables and check the invoices.
- You maintain the outdoor areas, mow lawns, and dispose of garden waste.
- You carry out minor repairs on building parts and equipment yourself.
- You prepare the annual budget and coordinate the deployment of temporary staff.
- You represent the building owner's interests during renovation projects in talks with the site management.
Working conditions
You work in private residential and commercial buildings, public properties, or large facility complexes. Your workplace shifts between the office, technical rooms, and outdoor areas depending on the task.
Where to learn
- Prüfungssekretariat Berufsprüfung Tribschenstr. 7Postfach 3065, 6002 Luzern
- Schweizerischer Fachverband der Hauswarte (SFH)Riedstrasse 1, 6343 Rotkreuz
- Berufsverband ausgebildeter Hauswarte BAH3000 Bern
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Customer focus
- Sense of responsibility
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Administrative workload
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