Landscape Gardener 80% to 100%

About the job

Purpose of the role

Close collaboration and support to the team leader, being proactive. Participate in the maintenance and quantitative and qualitative improvement of the municipality's tree heritage. Differentiated and respectful maintenance of the nature of green spaces in the municipal area (flower beds, trees, shrubs, wildflower meadows, lawns, sports turf).

Tasks:

• Maintain, according to best practices, trees and shrubs on municipal plots, aiming to increase canopy cover, while ensuring safety constraints and respecting clearances along roads and paths… ;
• Independently maintain grassy areas (sports surfaces, public parks, municipal buildings);
• Carry out planting of native trees and shrubs;
• Data entry of tree heritage and its physiological condition in partnership with the team leader;
• Arrange flower beds and perennial plant beds in designated areas;
• Implement landscaping favourable to biodiversity (ponds, small structures, seeding…);
• Carry out planting of native trees and shrubs;
• Prune hedges, ornamental trees and shrubs according to best practices;
• Monitor and take measures to control invasive neophytes in the municipal area;
• Ensure urban cleanliness and clean parks and walking areas;
• Clean and repair tools;
• Maintain and repair equipment in winter (benches, tables);
• Set up equipment for events, create and install Christmas decorations;
• Clear snow and salt roads and paths; participate in snow patrols;
• Provide professional and supportive guidance to apprentices.

Your profile:

• Holder of a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a horticulturist/landscape gardener or equivalent experience;
• Passionate about nature, ready to take responsibility and be an active participant in environmental preservation and respect, notably through the development of urban biodiversity;
• Interest and skills particularly in pruning respecting tree heritage;
• Experience in arranging flower beds and lawned areas; excellent knowledge of plants, especially trees and shrubs (native and non-native) and invasive neophytes;
• Category B driving licence;
• Resident within the municipal area or within a 20-minute radius.

Additional assets:

• At least 7-8 years of experience after apprenticeship in landscaping and natural, extensive garden maintenance;
• Good skills in masonry, earthworks, rock placements and various plantings;
• Arborist specialisation (knowledge of health, safety and biodiversity status: habitat tree, remarkable tree…) is an asset;
• C1 driving licence. Machine operator licence.

Start date: 1st December 2026 or by agreement

Information: Ms Florence Romanzini, Head of Human Resources - Tel. 021 651 91 89

Please send your complete application (cover letter, CV, diplomas and work certificates) via the Job'up website or by post to:

Municipal Administration Human Resources Department Rte de Lausanne 16 PO Box 35 1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne

Applications sent by email will not be considered in the selection process.

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