Gardening and Road Operator — SICPA SA
- Location
- Prilly
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Role overview
Gardener Role
Reporting to the Landscaping Team Leader, the gardener is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the green and landscaped areas of the Prilly site (flower beds, shrubs, lawns, turf, street furniture).
They are mostly out in the field and directly contribute to the aesthetic quality and safety of the site's outdoor areas.
- Gardener Role
- Reporting to the Landscaping Team Leader, the gardener is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the green and landscaped areas of the Prilly site (flower beds, shrubs, lawns, turf, street furniture).
- and tasks
- Routine maintenance: mowing, trimming of hedges and shrubs, weeding, watering, collecting leaves and green waste.
- 3-5 years of experience in professional garden and green space maintenance
- Good knowledge of plants, shrubs, hedges and related pruning techniques
Main responsibilities
- and tasks
- Routine maintenance: mowing, trimming of hedges and shrubs, weeding, watering, collecting leaves and green waste.
- Specialised pruning: autonomous execution of training pruning, crown reduction and rejuvenation pruning on various shrubs, perennials and hedges, respecting seasonal cycles.
- Lawn and soil management: diagnosing lawn problems (moss, diseases, thatch) and carrying out maintenance plans (scarification, fertilisation, overseeding).
- Planting: setting up and maintaining flower beds and plants according to the plans defined by the Team Leader in agreement with the landscaping principal.
- Winter service: participation in snow clearing and salting of the site's roads and paths.
- Equipment maintenance: safe operation of machines and tools, daily technical maintenance (mowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, etc.).
- Efficient site organisation: following the schedule and tidying equipment, leaving the site clean and safe at the end of the day.
- Safety: strict compliance with safety instructions, particularly when working with machinery or at height. Profile
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in professional garden and green space maintenance.
Key requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in professional garden and green space maintenance
- Good knowledge of plants, shrubs, hedges and related pruning techniques
- Ability to work autonomously, rigorously and with a team spirit Valid driving licence
- Availability for physical, outdoor work all year round
- Ability to share know-how and support less experienced colleagues
- SUVA certificates for working at height and/or chainsaw handling (appreciated plus) Strict compliance with safety instructions
Application process
- Your application will be treated with the utmost discretion.
Additional details
- Responsibilities and tasks
- Safety: strict compliance with safety instructions, particularly when working with machinery or at height.
- Working at height / chainsaw training: an appreciated asset: SUVA certificates for "Working at height" (tree access, wearing a fall-arrest harness) and/or "Chainsaw handling" are a plus for pruning, working at height or maintaining green roofs.
Notes and original content
- What we offer
Questions about this listing
What salary does SICPA SA offer for this role?
SICPA SA lists CHF 68'000 - 92'000 gross per year for this position in Prilly. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does SICPA SA offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with SICPA SA during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at SICPA SA?
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