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Operational maintenance specialists are responsible for the smooth functioning of all facilities in buildings. They work wherever large buildings and facilities require ongoing maintenance, such as public administrations, companies, factories, schools, institutions, hospitals, sports centers, work yards and many more. There they take on all maintenance and cleaning tasks for the entire site in the buildings as well as in the surrounding area. Depending on the size of the site and the facilities, they do this together with a team or on their own. The training can be completed with a focus on building services or plant services. While housekeeping specialists tend to take on tasks in the buildings, employees specializing in maintenance are more likely to work outdoors. During the further training course in operational maintenance for adults, participants acquire comprehensive know-how in the areas of garden maintenance, waste management and cleaning buildings and their surroundings or outdoor facilities.

Specialists in operational maintenance with a focus on building services independently replace minor defective parts such as seals, lamps or door locks when necessary. They are responsible for all technical building systems and take responsibility for their maintenance. They can also carry out minor repair work independently. In the event of more extensive damage or major renovations, they organize specialists and coordinate their assignments.

Specialists in operational maintenance with a focus on plant services carry out structural maintenance and can repair damage to buildings and outdoor facilities independently. They maintain green areas, driveways, footpaths and roads, clear snow and repair damage to flooring.

They maintain and clean the various tools, machines and vehicles that the plant maintenance specialists operate independently and can also carry out simple repairs on them themselves.

The specialist in operational maintenance training can be completed after secondary school during a three-year apprenticeship. It is interesting to note that the further education course for adults is also available in a shortened form. This means that anyone who already has several years of professional experience in caretaking has the opportunity to obtain the Federal Certificate of Competence in just two years while working. This shortened course is also open to people with limited knowledge of German (level B1). You can find non-binding offers from schools via the education portal Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch.