Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 98'061 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 56'121 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 77'085 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 80'148 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 21'000 |
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Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Servicemonteur/in Sanitär, Heizung, Lüftung, Klima
Maintenance and upkeep of sanitary and climate systems
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You maintain and repair sanitary and climate systems. You commission new installations and optimise existing ones.
As a Servicemonteur/in Sanitär, Heizung, Lüftung, Klima, you look after the technology behind the walls. You ensure that heating, ventilation and sanitary systems work perfectly. Your daily routine is varied. You work at different locations and solve technical problems. With your expertise, you ensure comfort and safety for your customers.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryBuilding services: plumbing, HVAC
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Servicemonteur/in Sanitär, Heizung, Lüftung, Klima.
Salary trend
-21% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 82'951 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 65'560 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Servicemonteur/in Sanitär, Heizung, Lüftung, Klima
Official education path
The path leads through industry-specific training courses from specialist associations for sanitary, heating and ventilation.
Typical training path
Servicemonteur/in Sanitär, Heizung, Lüftung, Klima
Curriculum
- Klima-, Heizungs-, Kälte-, Wasser-, Elektro- und Verbindungstechnik MSRT Hygienerichtlinien
- Sicherhei
- Planung/Rapporte
- Kundenverhalten
Prerequisites
- Independent work style
- Technical skill
- Customer and service orientation
- Sense of responsibility
- Reliability
- 1Klima-, Heizungs-, Kälte-, Wasser-, Elektro- und Verbindungstechnik MSRT Hygienerichtlinien
- 2Sicherhei
- 3Planung/Rapporte
- 4Kundenverhalten
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Independent work style
- Technical skill
- Customer focus
- Sense of responsibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of an open heating system and check the pressure readings with a measuring device. Then you record the adjustments and discuss the next steps with the client.
- You commission new sanitary and heating systems.
- You quickly fix faults in existing ventilation and air conditioning systems.
- You carry out regular maintenance and inspections as per service contracts.
- You plan and carry out minor upgrades to optimise the technology.
- You check electrical and connection systems for perfect functionality.
- You write technical reports and strictly follow hygiene guidelines.
Working conditions
You work in sanitary and heating companies, installation firms or in building services. Your workplaces include private apartments, offices, hotels and industrial sites.
Where to learn
- Schweizerisch-Liechtensteinischer Gebäudetechnikverband (suissetec)Auf der Mauer 11, 8001 Zürich
- Schweizerische Technische Fachschule STFW Schlosstalstrasse 95-1398408 Winterthur
Strengths
- Independent work style
- Technical skill
- Customer focus
- Sense of responsibility
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Changing workplaces
- Responsibility for systems
- Willingness to work shifts
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