Horticulteurs ou Horticultrices paysagistes à 80-100%

Jobup; Genf; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Geneva, through its Green Spaces Service SEVE, invites applications for two Landscape Gardeners (80–100%). The roles focus on landscaping, maintenance, and tree and shrub care in the Plainpalais - Jonction - Acacias district.

You will plant annuals and perennials, weed, water, mow, prune, and ensure equipment is kept tidy and safe. A Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a landscape gardener and a category B driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a landscape gardener.
• Category B driving licence required.
• Demonstrate autonomy and good observational skills.
• Be in good physical condition and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out landscaping and maintenance work in the assigned district (planting, maintenance, pruning).
• Perform cleaning and routine maintenance of tools, machines, premises and vehicles.
• Apply health and safety directives at work.

Skills

Autonomy

Observational skills

Driving licence category B

Physical fitness

Education

CFC Landscape Gardener

Job description

The Green Spaces Service (SEVE) manages and develops the green heritage of the City of Geneva sustainably and in the public interest. To complete its team in the Plainpalais - Jonction - Acacias district, SEVE is looking for two Landscape Gardeners 80-100%.

Landscape Gardeners 80-100%

Your mission and responsibilities

• Carry out landscaping and maintenance work in the assigned district: planting (creation of annual or perennial flower beds, shrub planting, etc.), maintenance (weeding, watering, mowing, maintenance of ruderal natural areas and rockeries, etc.) and pruning (seasonal pruning, etc.), respecting the environment.
• Perform cleaning and routine maintenance of tools, machines, premises and vehicles.
• Apply current directives, particularly regarding health and safety at work.

Your profile

• Hold a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a landscape gardener.
• Hold a category B driving licence.
• Demonstrate autonomy and good observational skills.
• Be in good physical condition and able to work independently or as part of a team, as well as outdoors in all weather conditions.

As part of its policy on gender equality, the City of Geneva wishes to promote diversity in all administrative services. Female applications are therefore particularly encouraged for this position.

Conditions and application procedure

Application deadline: 05.11.2026

Start date: to be agreed

Job classification: Class F of the salary scale

Application file

The application file must include the following: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport size).

In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Application follow-up

In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to applicants.

Employment conditions

Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation.

More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi