From the term "janitor" it is easy to deduce what the main responsibilities of a janitor are: Maintaining a building. Maintenance" refers to a variety of activities ranging from cleaning, monitoring and checking to repairing. A janitor is also a link between tenants and users on the one hand and the landlord or management on the other. Reconciling the different interests is therefore also one of the tasks of a janitor. In addition to technical expertise, graduates have comprehensive knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, horticulture and professional waste disposal. They are also familiar with the tasks involved in managing properties. They engage external service providers, train internal employees and supervise apprentices. This requires a reliable way of working, a great deal of sensitivity and a high level of social competence.
Training as a janitor with a federal certificate is firmly anchored in our society and is a respected and important profession. Upon successful completion, you will have a federal certificate that is recognized throughout Switzerland. This will give you good opportunities on the job market. In addition to specialist knowledge, you will also learn a lot about your personal and social skills during the course - you will benefit from this not only in your everyday working life, but also in other personal situations.
Working as a janitor allows you to organize your working day largely on your own and independently - in most cases you are your own boss. For many, this freedom is a great advantage over other professions.
Once you have successfully completed the course, you can go on to further training: The higher professional examination as a janitor or a higher technical college, for example a certified technician in building technology. With a vocational baccalaureate, it is also possible to study at a university of applied sciences in a related field, for example Bachelor of Science in Building Services Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Facility Management.