Nursery Horticulturist at 100%

• 10 September 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Several locations available Genève Show more

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 the team of the Pépinière Les Bornaches, the SEVE is looking for a

Horticulturist nursery at 100% #

Your mission and responsibilities

• Carry out horticultural work relating to the multiplication, cultivation, and packaging of woody ornamental plants, according to the directives of the foreman or forewoman.
• Ensure the tasks necessary for the production of quality plants, in respect of the environment, until their final planting.
• Participate in the management of technical installations and monitor the automated installations ensuring greenhouse climate control, watering, and lighting.
• Collaborate with the maintenance and on-call service, depending on the internal organization and the needs of the service.
• Participate in the transmission of knowledge and the supervision of apprentices, interns, and unqualified employees.

Your profile

• Hold a diploma in horticulture or a CFC as a horticulturist nursery option or an equivalent training.
• Demonstrate several years of experience in a similar function.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Possess an M1 machinist permit.
• Having training for aerial work platforms and an M2 permit is an asset.
• Demonstrate skill, versatility, and a sense of observation.
• Have good physical fitness and the ability to work alone, or in a team, and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ensure on-call service, including weekends.

As part of its policy of equality between women and men, the Ville de Genève wishes to promote diversity in all services of the administration. Female applications are therefore particularly encouraged for this position.

Conditions and registration procedure

Registration deadline: 01.10.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Function classification: Class F 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.

Terms of employment

Employees of the Ville de Genève must be domiciled in the authorized domiciliation zone and hold a valid work permit or authorization.

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