Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 130'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 141'450 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 92'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 86'800 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 128'800 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 106'000 |
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Swiss professionsHospitality & Hotels
Leiter/in in Facility Management und Maintenance HFP
You plan and coordinate the maintenance of buildings and technical systems.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a leader in Facility Management, you ensure the smooth operation of properties and machinery.
In this leadership role, you take responsibility for the entire building and plant service. You plan renovations, coordinate external service providers, and lead teams. You ensure all technical systems work properly and the power supply is reliable. As a contact person for staff and customers, you combine technical know-how with strong organisational skills.
FieldHospitality & Hotels
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryBuilding Services: Operations & Maintenance
Swissdoc 0.230.10.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Head Claim Management. Based on 33 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+61% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 92'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 108'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 109'080 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 148'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 127'600 | 29 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Leiter/in in Facility Management und Maintenance
- ⏱ 3-4 Semester, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
A part-time degree programme lasting three to four semesters provides the necessary technical and leadership skills.
Typical training path
Dipl. Leiter/in in Facility Management und Maintenance
Prerequisites
- Completion of a Berufsprüfung or another tertiary degree and at least 2 years of professional practice in Facility Management
- Completion of secondary level II or equivalent qualification and at least 5 years of professional practice in Facility Management, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Proof of the required module completions
Requirements
- Organisational skills
- High quality awareness
- Technical aptitude
- Ability to lead staff and work in a team
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Organisational skills
- Technical aptitude
- Leadership skills
- Quality awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the machine room and discuss the next maintenance steps with the technicians. At the same time, you review quotes for an upcoming building renovation.
- You manage the maintenance of buildings and technical systems.
- You organise the cleaning of premises and machinery.
- You plan renovations and the modernisation of technical systems.
- You ensure a functioning power supply and smooth operations.
- You evaluate external providers and coordinate their deployments.
- You calculate costs, request quotes, and monitor execution.
- You lead teams and develop staff according to their qualifications.
- You implement measures for accident prevention and workplace safety.
Working conditions
You work in middle to senior management positions in real estate, production companies, hospitals, care homes, or the hotel industry. Your work locations vary greatly depending on the industry and company.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Verband für Facility Management und Maintenance fmproIndustriestrasse 21, 8304 Wallisellen
Strengths
- Organisational skills
- Technical aptitude
- Leadership skills
- Quality awareness
Trade-offs
- Variable working hours
- High responsibility
- Stressful operational situations
- Changing work locations
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