Gardener in Svalbard

Work corp; Svalbard; On-site; NOK 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Visa sponsorship

Round-trip travel reimbursement

Job summary

Work corp seeks a skilled gardener to maintain our gardens and green spaces in the remote Arctic community of Svalbard. You will handle planting, pruning, watering, weeding, and general landscape upkeep while ensuring safety and visual appeal.

The role requires experience with plants, strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently in cold conditions, and good English communication. Accommodation is provided, along with visa sponsorship and travel support for non-residents.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a gardener or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of plants and their care.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Physical fitness to work in cold temperatures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and maintaining plants.
• Removing weeds, dead or damaged plants.
• Maintaining garden equipment.
• Cleaning garden paths and outdoor areas.
• Identifying plant pests or diseases and taking appropriate action.
• Ensuring that safety standards are met at all times.

Skills

Gardening

Plant care

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Independent work

English communication

Tools

Garden equipment

Job description

Gardener in Svalbard

Are you a skilled and passionate gardener looking for a unique opportunity to work in the beautiful and remote archipelago of Svalbard? Our company is currently seeking a gardener to join our team and help maintain our gardens and green spaces.

As a Gardener in Svalbard, you will be responsible for all aspects of gardening, including planting, pruning, watering, and maintaining the overall health of our plants. You will also be responsible for keeping our gardens and green spaces clean and visually appealing.

This position requires someone with experience in gardening and a strong knowledge of plants and their care. You should have excellent attention to detail, as well as the ability to work independently and efficiently. As we are located in the Arctic region, you must also be physically fit and able to work in cold temperatures.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and maintaining plants
• Removing weeds, dead or damaged plants
• Maintaining garden equipment
• Cleaning garden paths and outdoor areas
• Identifying plant pests or diseases and taking appropriate action
• Ensuring that safety standards are met at all times

Requirements

• Proven experience as a gardener or similar role
• Strong knowledge of plants and their care
• Excellent attention to detail
• Physical fitness to work in cold temperatures
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills in English (additional languages are a plus)

We offer a competitive salary of 1400$ per month with accommodation provided. We also provide free visa sponsorship and round-trip ticket expenses for non-residents of Svalbard.

Svalbard is an international community with equal opportunities for men and women. Women are encouraged to apply for this position.

If you have a passion for gardening and want to experience living in one of the most unique places on Earth, join our team as a Gardener in Svalbard. We look forward to hearing from you!