Apprenticeship Gardener/-in EFZ, Specialization in Garden and Landscape Construction
Obbürgen
Key information
- Publication date:05 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Obbürgen
Job summary
Experience luxury at the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, a Swiss icon. Join us for unique opportunities and a vibrant work environment.
Tasks
- Engage in a 3-year training program to earn an EFZ certificate.
- Design and plant green spaces using diverse materials like wood and stone.
- Manage plant care, including watering, fertilizing, and maintenance tasks.
Skills
- Completion of secondary school and good German skills required.
- Strong interest in nature and various plants.
- Craftsmanship, physical stamina, and teamwork are essential.
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An icon among Swiss hotels: The history of the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne began in 1873 – a story that continues to impress and touch to this day. High up on the Bürgenberg lies an oasis of relaxation and a place of first-class hospitality. The Bürgenstock Resort and its approximately 700 employees from 54 nations provide the perfect setting for dazzling moments that remain in memory.
Our resort is located on the Bürgenstock 500 meters above Lake Lucerne, with breathtaking views of the surrounding Central Switzerland. Close to the city of Lucerne, our two 5-star hotels, the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa and the Waldhotel by Bürgenstock, along with the Taverne 1879 (3*), invite guests from Switzerland and around the world to an exclusive stay in a unique atmosphere. In the award-winning spas, guests can unwind, and the ten restaurants, lounges, and bars leave no culinary wishes unfulfilled.
Starting in August 2026, we are looking for a new apprentice for the
Apprenticeship Gardener/-in EFZ, Specialization in Garden and Landscape Construction
This is what you can expect
- 3 years of training in a leading luxury destination resort with the completion of a federal certificate of proficiency EFZ
- Diverse and comprehensive training as a landscape gardener
- The design and planting of our green and park areas using plants and various materials such as wood, metal, and stones
- Working outdoors with various machines and tools
- The care of plants through watering, fertilizing, pruning, as well as the maintenance of flower beds, lawns, and surfaces
This is you
- Interest and joy in nature and various plants
- Craftsmanship, physical resilience, and strength
- Independence and sense of responsibility
- Team spirit and sociability
- Completed secondary school
- Very good German language skills
Start your future with us
With us, it will never be boring: You can expect a varied training where you will learn a lot, use many different machines and tools, and can take off afterwards. You will work within the resort with colleagues from different cultures, be active on our resort grounds, and benefit from many extras:
- Discounts in our restaurants, on hotel stays (also for your family!) and other activities in Central Switzerland
- Subsidized commute: We financially support you for your travel with public transport
- Digital tools: You can conveniently view your work schedule on your phone (Favur App) and stay well-informed with the Beekeeper App
- A workplace with legendary views: Start your career with an apprenticeship on the Bürgenstock and become part of the inspiring pioneering story that has lasted over 150 years
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents with a cover letter and photo.
BÜRGENSTOCK HOTELS AG
Ms. Kathrin Vontobel | Training Manager
Bürgenstock 36A
6363 Obbürgen
+41 41 612 61 79
