Gärtner*in Garten- und Landschaftsbau — Stadt Zürich

Full description

Good green spaces are not created by themselves. You need people like you who understand their craft.

In the team Schwamendingen in the district of Nord 3 (Region Zürich Nord) you use your gardening expertise, maintain and develop green spaces and make Zurich a bit greener every day. We are looking for a gardener by 1 January 2027 or by appointment.

Tasks

• They maintain and maintain green areas independently and professionally. This includes planting, seeding, pruning, plant nutrition, plant protection and plant use
• They carry out smaller garden and landscaping works and continue to design existing green areas
• They work with various machines, equipment and tools and ensure that they and the associated infrastructure are maintained, maintained and clean.
• They support in guiding and accompanying learners and trained employees
• Accompaniment and execution of funerals for a dignified and smooth process

Profile

• You have completed training as a gardener* in EFZ, specialisation in gardening and landscaping
• They bring experience in green area care, good plant knowledge and safety in handling various machines and devices
• Experience in cemetery maintenance is beneficial
• You are an empathetic and respectful personality who likes to work independently and reliably in a team, and who understands your work as a service for the people of Zurich
• A category B ticket is a prerequisite, you also bring MS-Office skills

We offer

Our cooperation at Grün Stadt Zürich is characterised by appreciation and trust, enjoyment of our work and a view of the whole.

With us you benefit from the employment conditions and social benefits of the city of Zurich: 4 to 6 weeks of holidays plus 6 company holidays, the possibility to buy holidays and 16 weeks of maternity and 4 weeks of paternity leave. In addition, there are various training and further education opportunities, a contribution to your lunch check and CHF 600 mobility contribution per year. Flexible retirement is also possible.

Your gross annual wage is between CHF 70,000 and CHF 82,000 at a 100% expense. Depending on your experience and skills, your effective wage may differ from this range.

About us

Zurich greener - that is our vision. Because Grün City of Zurich maintains, designs and manages the public green areas. These make up about 40 percent of the city area. With their work, our 600 employees contribute to the high quality of life in the city of Zurich.

We believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.