Caretaker

The employer is looking for a:

CARETAKER (60%) (reported profession)

Tasks:

• technical systems: supervision and basic knowledge of systems (heat pumps, heating and cooling system, garage extinguishing system, smoke evacuation, photovoltaic, electric charging stations, dehumidifiers); periodic checks with completion of relevant reports; seasonal switchovers; monitoring of alarms and first intervention.
• cleaning and care of spaces: stairs, corridors, elevators, entrances, laundries, technical rooms, garage and ramp; disinfection of contact points.
• green areas and garden: grass cutting and care of flower beds, weeding, fountain maintenance, irrigation, seasonal foliage clearing, small plantings.
• small repairs and basic maintenance to apartments: paint touch-ups, sealing, minor plumbing interventions, replacement of filters, restoration work in apartments during tenant changes.
• waste: preparation and exposure of paper/cardboard and green waste; coordination with the disposal company and with the Municipality.
• documentation: punctual recording of activities (photos, checklists, weekly and monthly reports) via the provided management application.
• coordination and contact: interface with suppliers and external companies and with the administration; first point of contact and filter for requests from tenants and external actors.
• availability: availability for evening emergencies, on weekends and on public holidays.

Requirements:

• availability to reside on-site (accommodation also available for couples or families).
• basic technical skills, solid manual skills, with familiarity with technical building systems; ability to perform repairs in various fields and painting work.
• suitability and availability for work at heights and with safety devices (harness, for example for cleaning solar panels on the roof)
• good physical fitness for moving loads.
• experience in green and garden maintenance.
• precision, reliability and discipline in respecting deadlines and checklists; autonomy and sense of responsibility.
• familiarity with digital tools (smartphone/tablet and task management application).
• good interpersonal skills, discretion and sensitivity in contact with elderly tenants and with the nursery context
• excellent knowledge of Italian; knowledge of German constitutes an advantage
• driving license cat.B

Employment details:

• workplace Locarno
• employment at 60%
• employment from 01.09.2026, permanent
• Sunday work and holiday work
• salary to be agreed upon

We offer:

• accommodation on-site (with conditions to be defined)
• monthly salary commensurate with skills and experience, in addition to a monthly flat rate for availability and interventions outside of hours.
• varied and autonomous activity in a modern structure, in a stimulating human environment.

Application:

• send the complete dossier (motivation letter, CV, certificates and diplomas, references and, if desired, a photograph) in PDF format to: info@persempre.ch
• indicating in the subject line the reference: Custode Residenza PerSempre by 15 August 2026.
• criminal record extract, to be presented at a later time in case of an interview request
• Application EXCLUSIVELY by e-mail. Incomplete applications or those that do not respect the required requirements will not be followed up.

More information on: www.persempre.ch