Description

Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Supervisor
Permanent contract / Glion, Switzerland
Glion Institute of Higher Education, a Sommet Education Group brand, is a private Swiss institution shaping the future of hospitality and luxury management education across 3 campuses in Glion and Bulle (Switzerland) and London (UK).
6th in Hospitality and Leisure Management, 3rd in employer reputation in the 2025 QS World University Ranking.
Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute.
Development, Distinctiveness, Joint Commitment, Openness and Sense of Service are the values driving our actions. We offer an innovative, collaborative and thriving environment.
Responsibilities:
Planning & Scheduling
Prepare and distribute a monthly schedule for maintenance technicians, clearly indicating site assignments
Share schedules with the Head of Security & Maintenance to ensure full visibility
Participate in daily coordination meetings to align operational priorities
Team Leadership & Supervision
Hold regular on?site meetings with the maintenance team
Assign tasks, provide clear instructions, and monitor progress
Keep the Head of Maintenance fully informed of all ongoing work, challenges, and developments, including minor issues and details
Inspire and support the maintenance team through training, knowledge sharing, and continuous development
Develop and document maintenance procedures
Contractor & Service Supervision
Supervise external contractors working on site to ensure quality, safety, and compliance
Monitor service execution to guarantee efficiency and reliability
Maintain strong floor presence during daily operations and special events
Technical & Operational Support
Provide technical guidance in maintaining and repairing campus equipment and infrastructure
Schedule and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance activities
Ensure proper functioning of access control systems, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, safety signage, and other safety installations
Procurement & Administration
Manage purchase orders (POs) and product reception for maintenance materials and services
Maintain an up to date daily operations file tracking all ongoing, planned, and completed tasks
Ensure documentation remains accessible to management
Maintain inventories and lifecycle planning for equipment and infrastructure
Oversee budgets, timelines, and technical specifications to ensure cost-effective outcomes
Emergency & Strategic Support
Support the Head of Maintenance in emergency evaluations and resource allocation
Coordinate insurance claims with security and operations
Prepare regular reports for management
Identify improvement opportunities and propose operational enhancements
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices
Participate in on-call rotations and provide support during extraordinary events
Profile and experiences:
Technical qualification in building maintenance, electrical, mechanical systems or related field (CFC or equivalent preferred)
Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance operations, preferably in hospitality, education, or multi-site environments
Previous experience supervising a team or coordinating contractors is strongly preferred
Good understanding of Swiss safety standards and building regulations
Solid knowledge of building systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, access control, fire safety, emergency systems)
Ability to plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities
Budget awareness and cost-control mindset
Comfortable using maintenance tracking tools and basic administrative systems (PO management, reporting, Excel)
Strong organizational, planning, communication and reporting skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Team-oriented leadership skills with the ability to give clear instructions and follow up on execution
Fluent written and spoken English and French, other languages a plus
Other information:
Type of contract: undefined period of time contract
Activity rate: 100%
Location: Glion campus (Route de Glion 111, 1823 Glion)
Start date: May 25th, 2026 jidbcd44b1a jit0415a jiy26a