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
Service-Techniker/in Aufzüge
You maintain, repair, and secure elevator systems for a safe daily routine.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Service-Techniker/in Aufzüge handle the maintenance, repair, and safety of elevators.
High in the building or deep in the shaft: Service-Techniker/in Aufzüge ensure that people and goods travel safely from A to B. You check the systems, fix faults, and keep everything running smoothly. Your technical know-how and precise work guarantee reliable and professional daily operations and safety for all users.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryBuilding Services: Operations & Maintenance
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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 Service-Techniker/in Aufzüge.
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
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Service-Techniker/in Aufzüge
Official education path
Training takes place at Ausbildungszentrum für Aufzugsberufe or internally within larger companies.
Typical training path
Service-Techniker/in Aufzüge
Prerequisites
- Technische Grundbildung z.B. Anlagen- und Apparatebauer EFZ
- Automobil-Fachfrau EFZ
- Elektroinstallateur EFZ
- Polymechanikerin EFZ
- Landmaschinenmechaniker EFZ
- Metallbauerin EFZ o.ä.
Requirements
- praktisches Verständnis
- robuste Gesundheit
- technisches Verständnis
- Zuverlässigkeit
Where this can lead
A career change is possible with a suitable technical basic qualification.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Practical dexterity
- Reliability
- Physical stamina
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand by the elevator shaft. You check the wiring with a measuring device and replace worn parts. You always keep safety regulations in mind.
- You carry out regular maintenance on elevator systems.
- You diagnose technical faults and fix them on site.
- You check that all safety standards are met.
- You replace worn technical components safely and correctly.
- You document all inspections and repairs.
- You advise clients on technical questions.
- You ensure the smooth operation of elevator systems.
Working conditions
You work mainly in elevator shafts, machine rooms, and at elevator stations. Your workplace covers residential and commercial buildings as well as public facilities.
Where to learn
- Verein Ausbildungszentrum für Aufzugsberufe Schweiz (aza-schweiz) c/o LIFT AGQuerstrasse 37, 8105 Regensdorf
- Verband Schweizerischer Aufzugsunternehmen VSA Geschäftsstelle Silvia Glaus ZinderDornirain 5, 6047 Kastanienbaum
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Practical dexterity
- Reliability
- Physical stamina
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Safety risks
- Irregular hours
- Tight workspaces
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