Apprentice horticulturist, landscaping option (CFC)

"Open-minded, land of innovation", the City of Neuchâtel is a dynamic and attractive cantonal capital. Join us and contribute to the functioning of our beautiful municipality!

The Parks and Promenades Office of the City of Neuchâtel is responsible for preserving, maintaining, and enhancing the public landscape heritage throughout the municipal territory with respect for sustainable development and a commitment to encouraging biodiversity.

We are looking for a:

Apprentice horticulturist, landscaping option (CFC)

Training location: Urban Planning, Mobility and Public Spaces Department – Parks and Promenades Office – Neuchâtel.

Your main activities:

Landscaping, creation based on plans and requests from supervisors.

You will participate in:

» setting up a site (measuring distances, calculating areas, marking out, profiling, aligning templates)

» earthworks, various dismantling, installation of drainage systems (inspection chambers, gutters, pipes, etc.)

» installation of fences and handrails

» construction of foundations, retaining walls, stairs (stone, slabs, wood), paths, squares or edges, creation and management of playgrounds, etc.

Maintenance of green spaces, parks, sports fields, walking areas:

According to planning, you will participate throughout the seasons in:

» creating flower beds, planting (annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees)

» maintenance of cemeteries, recreational areas, management of trees in the city’s public parks

» mowing lawns, weeding flower beds, pruning hedges, trees and ornamental shrubs, etc.

Your profile:

» You are eager to learn, persistent and reliable.

» You have good physical endurance and enjoy being outdoors in all weather.

» You enjoy working in a team.

» You have successfully completed your compulsory schooling.

» You are interested in nature.

If your application is successful, you will undertake an internship, which will allow you to get to know the profession and meet the team, but also for us to get to know you.

What we offer:

» Training in a motivating and human work environment.

» A wide variety of trades and the opportunity to discover different sectors during your training.

» Particular attention to promoting diversity of life paths and gender.

» Working within a public community.

The City of Neuchâtel pays special attention to promoting diversity of life paths and gender.

You start: in August 2027.

Application deadline: 9 November 2026

Do you have questions? Call us or send us an email!

Fabien Waeber, Foreman, fabien.waeber@ne.ch

41 32 717 86 60.

We look forward to receiving your application. To complete your file, we need the following documents:

» Curriculum Vitae.

» Cover letter.

» Copies of school reports from the last two years.

» Copies of any internship/work certificates you have already completed.