Cemetery caretaker 100% (CDD)

The service of funerals, cemeteries and crematorium of the city of Genève (SPF) has the main mission to provide, with dignity, for the funerals, burials and cremations of persons deceased on the territory of the Ville, the canton of Genève, as well as any person deceased in Switzerland or abroad. It helps grieving families and ensures the management of the cemeteries and funerary facilities made available.

In order to strengthen the team of the "Cimetières" sector, we are looking for a

Cemetery caretaker 100%

Your mission

• Ensure the reception, information and orientation of the public at the counter and on the telephone.
• Provide families with all necessary information based on the regulations, directives and procedures of the Service.
• Establish quotes according to the wishes of families and ensure the operational and financial follow-up of orders related to the entries, exits and renewals of locations.
• Respond to the needs of third-party interveners in the cemeteries (stonemasons, florists, horticulturists…).
• Ensure a presence and surveillance in all municipal cemeteries and ensure respect for the regulations by the public and the companies visiting the sites.
• Accompany or represent the family during a burial, the placement of an urn or an exhumation.
• Participate, in collaboration with the team, in the administrative management of the municipal cemeteries (tombs, columbariums and gardens of remembrance), as well as the installation of plaques for the Columbarium niches.

Your profile:

• CFC in the technical or administrative field or a title deemed equivalent
• At least 5 years of professional experience.
• Experience in the funeral field is an asset.
• Excellent health and no restriction on carrying loads.
• Good capacity for organization and initiative.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability for interpersonal skills, listening and empathy.
• Experience in contact with the public and irreproachable presentation.
• Ability to face a demanding emotional context.
• Mastery of common computer software (Microsoft office).
• Mastery of French orally and in writing.
• Mastery of a foreign language.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

You reside in the canton of Genève or in the authorized domiciliation zone.

As part of its policy of equality between women and men, the Ville de Genève wishes to promote gender mix in all services of the administration.

• Activity rate 100%
• Remuneration Class E of the salary scale
• Entry into function As soon as possible
• Type of engagement Fixed term – 12 months
• Application deadline

Application:

The application file must contain all the following elements:

• Motivation letter
• Detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Demande d’emploi" form (to download from our website)
• Copies of diplomas and work certificates
• Recent photo (passport format)

Follow-up of applications:
In Ville de Genève, the recruitment process is decentralized. This means that each service or department is responsible for the follow-up of applications for the positions it offers.
An acknowledgment of receipt will be sent to candidates.

Conditions of engagement:

• Meet the requirements of the position in terms of diplomas and experience required in the job offer.
• Benefit from a valid work permit or authorization.

The employees of the Ville de Genève must be domiciled in the authorized domiciliation zone (

In its desire to fight against unemployment, the city encourages applications coming from the Office cantonal de l'emploi.

More information on the working conditions of the Ville de Genève:

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