Janitor (FPE)  (Pfäffikon SZ):
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The following subjects are examined at the Federal Professional Examination for Caretakers:

• Cleaning
• Building maintenance
• Building technology
• Sports, outdoor and green areas
• Administration and employee management
• Networking and communication

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In order to work in building maintenance, a sound education with continuing education, further training is essential. For example, you can qualify for these activities with an apprenticeship as a specialist in building maintenance with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (FPE) and, if you are interested, complete further training with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education (FPE) to become a janitor with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training. Continuing education, further training for the Federal Professional Examination can also be ideal for adults with a different apprenticeship qualification and several years of professional experience in caretaking.

The following personal skills are particularly advantageous for an apprenticeship in the field of caretaking:

• High sense of responsibility in dealing with buildings and facilities
• Strong quality awareness in the maintenance and care of facilities
• Independent and reliable way of working
• Technical understanding of systems, maintenance and repairs
• Networked thinking and acting in order to coordinate different tasks efficiently

These qualities support a professional and versatile job in the caretaking sector.

The Federal Professional Examination in Caretaking is a first specialization after the Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training. For this reason, the previous salary will continue to be paid during the training. The amount of this salary depends on various factors, in particular

• From the respective professional field
• From the industry
• From the place of work: the larger the city, the higher the salary; there are also differences between the cantons
• Company size: the larger the company, the higher the salary

Specialist specialization and passing the Federal Professional Examination enable promotion to middle management and the assumption of significantly more demanding tasks. Increasingly, holders of a federal certificate are also responsible for training apprentices, which is naturally also reflected in their salary.

Here too, the janitor's salary or salary development depends on various factors, such as the industry, region, company size, professional experience, previous education and age. Another decisive factor for the salary is whether the qualification leads to a new position and function in the previous company or in another company. You can calculate your personal salary opportunities with "Salarium", the federal government's salary calculator, for example.

After successfully completing your training as a janitor with a federal certificate, you will be able to take responsibility for the proper maintenance of buildings and facilities. During your janitor training, you will have acquired comprehensive knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, horticulture and professional waste disposal. You will also be familiar with the activities involved in property management.

To carry out the work, you will engage external service providers, train internal employees and supervise apprentices. After completing your janitor training, you will also be able to carry out regular checks and maintenance work on technical building systems, locking systems or access control systems yourself.

In the janitor job, technical support, cleaning checks and the maintenance of buildings and outdoor facilities are among the central tasks. The janitor job ensures that properties remain functional, clean and safe.

A janitor is responsible for the operation and maintenance of properties. In a janitor's job, they take on technical, organizational and sometimes also manual tasks. This includes the regular inspection of heating, ventilation and sanitary systems as well as minor repairs in the building. Equally important is the coordination of external service providers such as tradesmen or cleaning companies.

Typical janitor tasks:

• Inspection and maintenance of building technology (heating, ventilation, sanitation)
• Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance work
• Maintenance of outdoor facilities such as green spaces and paths
• Snow clearance and seasonal work
• Monitoring cleaning and order in the building
• Coordination of tradesmen and external service providers
• Waste management and disposal

The janitor job requires technical understanding, manual skills and organizational talent.

Conclusion:
The janitor job covers a wide range of tasks from technical maintenance to building organization and contributes significantly to the smooth operation of properties. If you want to develop further, you can specialize in building management or facility management.

After obtaining the Federal Diploma of Higher Education, continuing education, further training in building management, leadership and higher professional education is particularly useful. The janitor certificate can thus be specifically expanded in the direction of Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) or Facility Management.

After graduating as a janitor with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, various further training paths are open to you, depending on your professional goals. Many graduates move towards managerial positions in building maintenance or specialize further in technical or organizational areas. The Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) in caretaking/building maintenance, which builds on the professional certificate and teaches in-depth management and planning tasks, is particularly obvious. Continuing education, further training in facility management or real estate management is also a frequently chosen option.

Typical further training courses:

• Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) for janitors or housekeeping managers
• Continuing education, further training in facility management
• Courses in real estate management or facility management
• Leadership and management courses for team responsibility
• Technical specializations (e.g. building technology, security)

This continuing education, further training helps you to take on more responsibility, lead teams and manage more complex properties.

Conclusion:
The janitor certificate offers good career opportunities in the direction of leadership, management or specialization in the building sector. If you want to develop further, you should specifically check whether you are aiming for a management or specialist career in facility management.

The continuing education, Higher Education with Federal Diploma of Higher Education is suitable for professionals in building maintenance who would like to take on more responsibility in the technical and organizational management of properties. The janitor with Federal Diploma of Higher Education is aimed in particular at people with practical experience in building services or facility management.

The continuing education, Higher Education in Caretaking with Federal Diploma of Higher Education is ideal for people who already work in caretaking, building cleaning, maintenance or technology and want to develop their career. It provides in-depth skills in building technology, organization, personnel management and administration. The aim is to take on more complex tasks in real estate management independently and to coordinate teams or external service providers.

Typical target groups for janitors with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education:

• Professionals from housekeeping, cleaning or maintenance
• Employees in facility management or building services engineering
• People with a manual or technical background
• Specialists who aspire to a management position

The continuing education, Higher Education with Federal Diploma of Higher Education generally requires professional experience in building maintenance and is suitable for people who want to develop their career in the direction of leadership and building management.

Conclusion:
The janitor with Federal Diploma of Higher Education is suitable for experienced professionals who want to take on more responsibility in building maintenance and qualify for managerial tasks in facility management. If you would like to find out more, you should check the prerequisites and options in detail.

The janitor course at professional examination level lasts two years and is completed on a part-time basis. A total of around 500 lessons must be completed. Upon successful completion of the Federal Professional Examination, you can be awarded the title "Caretaker with Federal Diploma of Higher Education".

For admission to the janitor continuing, further education, including Federal Professional Examination, you must meet the following requirements at the time of the examination:

1. Certificate of competence(Federal VET Diploma) of a three-year vocational education and training (VET) program
2. Two years of professional experienceas a janitor with a workload of at least 80%
3. ECDL- European Computer Driving License Basic
4. Course certificate asVocational trainerin training companies
5. Specialist licensefor the use ofPlant protection productsin special areas
6. Emergency aid cardwith CPR
7. Complete BLS-AED-SRC card (Life-saving measuresfor resuscitation)