Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 64'268 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 70'168 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 74'100 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 78'000 |
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Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Hausmeister/in HFP
You manage the maintenance and upkeep of building complexes with strategic foresight.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You are responsible for preserving property value. You lead teams and optimise operating costs in large companies or public administrations.
As a Hausmeister/in HFP, you take responsibility for the comprehensive maintenance of large building complexes. You coordinate upkeep tasks, manage cleaning teams, and monitor annual operating costs. Your expertise in building technology and safety protects your properties. You also develop energy-saving strategies and represent the property owner during renovations. Your work combines technical knowledge with business planning and team leadership.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryBuilding Services: Operations & Maintenance
Swissdoc 0.440.72.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Gardienne d'immeuble. Based on 2,506 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 71'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 68'544 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 69'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 71'500 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Solothurn | CHF 76'081 | 56 |
| Grisons | CHF 76'000 | 40 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 74'100 | 62 |
| Fribourg | CHF 73'150 | 42 |
| Aargau | CHF 72'000 | 203 |
| Schwyz | CHF 71'352 | 39 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 79'116 | 123 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 78'000 | 33 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 78'000 | 363 |
| Insurance | CHF 75'200 | 12 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 75'075 | 19 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 75'000 | 22 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Hausmeister/in mit eidg. Diplom
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training lasts 2 years. It is part-time so you can earn your eidg. Diploma.
Typical training path
Hausmeister/in mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis (Berufsprüfung) im Facility-Bereich
- at least 2 years of practical experience in the facility sector after obtaining the eidg. Fachausweis
Requirements
- high quality awareness
- negotiation skills
- leadership and social competence
- enjoyment of administrative work
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Business mindset
- Technical understanding
- Negotiation skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You start your day in the office. You check the schedules for cleaning staff before inspecting the construction site.
- You plan and monitor all maintenance tasks for large building complexes.
- You lead the cleaning staff. You create detailed schedules for daily operations.
- You regularly assess the condition of the properties. You prepare technical documentation.
- You advise property owners on budget processes. You develop energy-saving concepts.
- You represent the property owner during major renovations. You oversee smaller repairs.
- You prepare budgets. You analyse annual reports and coordinate office tasks.
Working conditions
You work in property management firms, large companies, or public institutions. You can also start your own business.
Where to learn
- Prüfungssekretariat Höhere Fachprüfung Hausmeister/in6002 Luzern
- Schweizerischer Fachverband der Hauswarte (SFH)Riedstrasse 1, 6343 Rotkreuz
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Business mindset
- Technical understanding
- Negotiation skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Administrative workload
- Willingness to work shifts
- Communication pressure
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