Assistant horticulturist or assistant landscape horticulturist at 80-100%

The Service des espaces verts (SEVE) manages and develops the green heritage of the
Assistant horticulturist or assistant landscape horticulturist at 80-100%
The Service des espaces verts (SEVE) manages and develops the green heritage of the Ville de Genève in a sustainable manner and in the public interest. In order to complete its teams, the SEVE is looking for an
Assistant horticulturist or assistant landscape horticulturist at 80-100%
Your mission and responsibilities

• Perform all landscaping and maintenance work for green spaces (mowing, alternative weeding, watering, haymaking, etc.), according to the hierarchy's schedule.
• Mow large areas using a self-propelled mower.
• Perform cleaning of large parks using a sweeper.
• Apply current directives, particularly regarding health and safety at work, and take all accident prevention measures for the public.
• Perform cleaning and routine maintenance of tools, machines, premises, and vehicles, and report defects and/or damage to municipal property (urban furniture, machines, equipment, vehicles) to the hierarchy.
• Provide information, interact with the public, and report sensitive information to the hierarchy.

Your profile

• Demonstrate several years of experience in the maintenance of green spaces.
• Possess a valid driver's license (depending on the type of vehicle and/or machine used).
• Be in good physical shape and capable of working in a team and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Demonstrate skill, versatility, and good observation skills.
• Wear the work attire defined by the service.

As part of its policy of equality between women and men, the Ville de Genève wishes to promote diversity in all administration services. Female applications are therefore particularly encouraged for this position.
Conditions and registration procedure
Registration deadline:
Start date: to be agreed
Function classification: Class C of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: motivation letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Demande d'emploi" form (to be downloaded from our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its desire to fight against unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Office cantonal de l'emploi.
Application follow-up
In Ville de Genève, the recruitment process is decentralized. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up on applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgment of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
Employees of the Ville de Genève must be domiciled in the authorized domiciliation zone and hold a valid work permit or authorization.
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