Specialized Foreman or Specialized Foreman for works and irrigation at 100%

• 22 October 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Genève

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 a

Specialized Foreman or Specialized Foreman for works and irrigation at 100% #

Your mission and your responsibilities

• Organize and carry out landscaping sites requiring large-scale means (heavy goods vehicle, mechanical excavator, etc.) across the entire territory of the parks, squares, and green spaces of the Ville de Genève, according to the planning of the main foreman.
• According to the schedule, organize works according to seasonal imperatives (medium term) and weather (short term).
• Allocate, efficiently, machines, supplies, and human resources.
• Organize and carry out work on irrigation systems: design irrigation circuits according to the needs of the service; set up new installations or modify existing irrigation circuits.
• Participate in the analysis of needs, the estimation of costs, and the monitoring of expenses related to irrigation installations and equipment.
• Ensure monitoring of water consumption, analyze discrepancies or abnormal consumption, and implement measures to optimize the use of the resource.
• Ensure troubleshooting of irrigation installations or commission service providers for this purpose (diagnosis and repair).
• Provide technical support to staff members working on irrigation works and train neighborhood teams on the installed devices.
• Control the proper execution of works carried out by the team or external service providers.

Your profile

• Hold a CFC in horticulture (landscaping option).
• Demonstrate at least 5 years of professional experience in the learned profession.
• Benefit from experience in managing a team (foreman's certificate: an asset).
• Know the different automatic irrigation systems and be able to carry out hydraulic assemblies and electrical connections.
• Be able to read irrigation plans, prepare technical sketches, and describe works.
• 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 precision, rigor, and good observation skills.
• Be autonomous and able to work in a team.
• 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 gender diversity in all administration services. Female applications are therefore particularly encouraged for this position.

Conditions and registration procedure

Registration deadline: 12.11.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Function classification: Class G 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); copy of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its desire to fight unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Office cantonal de l'emploi.

Follow-up of applications

In the 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 domicile zone and benefit from a valid work permit or authorization.

More information on the working conditions of the Ville de Genève: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi