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Where do you find work, and what does the market demand?
Buildings must be cared for — regardless of whether the economy goes up or down. That is the simple reason why property service technician is a stable trade to educate yourself in. Almost everywhere many people spend time under a roof there is a need for someone to keep the building and its systems running.
Workplaces are very different and that is one of the trade's strengths. You can choose an environment that suits you:
As a skilled person you are stronger than an unskilled person because you can both handle daily operations and oversee technical systems energy consumption and communication with users. The broad profile means you can apply for many different types of positions — and a workplace often prefers to have one versatile technician rather than several specialists.
One of the clearest trends in the profession is that sustainable and energy-efficient operation is becoming increasingly important. Buildings' energy consumption must decrease, heating and ventilation systems must run optimally, and waste must be handled responsibly. This means that the property service technician who understands energy optimisation and indoor climate becomes even more in demand in the future.
Modern buildings are increasingly controlled by technical systems — automation, sensors and digital operating controls. You don't need to be a programmer but you need to be able to read data, understand what a system is telling you and act on it. Those who keep up with technology get the most interesting tasks.
“As long as we live work and meet in buildings there's a need for someone to keep them running. That makes estate service a profession that doesn't disappear.”