Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 97'645 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 96'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 91'741 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 91'870 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 103'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 110'904 |
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Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Unterhaltspraktiker/in EBA
You clean, maintain and repair buildings and outdoor areas.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
The training to become an Unterhaltspraktiker/in EBA lasts 2 years. It prepares you for the maintenance of properties and outdoor areas.
You ensure that public buildings and outdoor areas always work perfectly. Whether cleaning, minor repairs or garden care – your tasks are varied and practical. In this job, you combine manual skills with technical understanding. This ensures safety and cleanliness for everyone. You work in a team, use different machines and take responsibility for maintenance.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryBuilding Services: Operations & Maintenance
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Maintenance Director. Based on 396 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 97'250 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 93'350 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 95'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 102'800 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Neuchâtel | CHF 110'000 | 13 |
| Valais | CHF 107'750 | 12 |
| Solothurn | CHF 107'000 | 18 |
| Aargau | CHF 106'525 | 22 |
| Zurich | CHF 105'500 | 30 |
| Vaud | CHF 102'069 | 48 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 118'790 | 19 |
| Utilities | CHF 114'018 | 20 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 112'150 | 29 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 110'500 | 10 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 105'900 | 6 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 105'500 | 12 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Unterhaltspraktiker/in EBA
- ⏱ 2 Jahre
Official education path
The 2-year training combines practical work in companies or institutions with weekly classes at a vocational school.
Typical training path
Unterhaltspraktiker/in EBA
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- handwerkliches Geschick
- praktisch-technisches Verständnis
- Zuverlässigkeit
- körperliche Belastbarkeit
Where this can lead
Career changes or further training are possible through specialist and vocational schools. You can also contact the Schweizerischen Fachverband Betriebsunterhalt.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual skills
- Physical stamina
- Reliability
- Environmental awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You start your morning in the entrance area. You check the lists for the cleaning tasks ahead. Then you go to the stairwell. You wipe the steps and replace a broken light bulb. This keeps the path safe for everyone.
- You clean windows, floors and common rooms with eco-friendly products.
- You carry out minor repairs on furniture and light fittings.
- You maintain lawns, hedges and trees in the outdoor areas.
- You service machines, tools and vehicles correctly and safely.
- You document completed work. You forward documents to your superiors.
- You clear paths in winter. You ensure safe access at all times.
Working conditions
You work indoors in buildings and outdoors in the grounds. You work in all weather conditions and throughout the year. You can find jobs with municipal administrations, hospitals, schools, property management companies or cleaning firms.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Fachverband Betriebsunterhalt SFBPostfach 598, 3076 Worb
Strengths
- Manual skills
- Physical stamina
- Reliability
- Environmental awareness
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- Weather-dependent work
- Safety risks
- Physical strain
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