HORTICULTURIST-LANDSCAPER (2 positions) at 80-100% in the green spaces sector, attached to the Public Works, Green Spaces, Maintenance and Vineyards Service

The Public Works, Green Spaces, Maintenance and Vineyards Service is responsible for the maintenance of public property, cleanliness and waste management, green spaces, parks and the funeral centre, ports, the mechanical workshop, road infrastructure, public lighting and vineyards. Within this framework, you will be responsible for the maintenance of the green spaces of the public domain, notably the maintenance and enhancement of the cemetery. Your role will be crucial in the continuous improvement of the living environment for the residents of the City of Vevey.

As such, you will be responsible, among other things, for the following main tasks:

• Ensuring the general maintenance of the cemetery and its green spaces, including lawns, flower beds, hedges, shrubs and trees
• Carrying out planting, renewal and maintenance work on the cemetery's landscaping
• Participating in the preparation and execution of burials, exhumations and other funeral interventions, in compliance with current procedures
• Performing small masonry work related to the maintenance of cemetery infrastructure (curbs, paths, ash graves, columbaria and various equipment)
• Ensuring the routine maintenance of equipment, machines and vehicles used by the sector
• Welcoming and informing families, funeral companies and various stakeholders with professionalism and discretion
• Occasionally supervising a team during specific tasks and ensuring their proper execution
• Supervising and supporting auxiliary staff, interns and apprentices in their activities
• Working closely with the urban cleanliness sector and various municipal services
• Operating vehicles and machines necessary for operation and maintenance
• Alternating on-call and weekend duties as well as interventions related to ceremonies

These positions require:

• Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as a horticulturist specialising in landscaping or a diploma from a horticultural school or equivalent training
• Several years of confirmed practical experience in a similar role, ideally in the maintenance of public green spaces or cemeteries
• Good knowledge of masonry, especially for maintenance work on funeral infrastructure and outdoor landscaping
• Strong skills in handling construction machinery
• Knowledge of automatic irrigation systems is an asset
• Ability to work at height for tree pruning
• Good physical endurance, manual dexterity and thoroughness
• Ability to work with discretion, tact and respect in an environment related to funeral activities
• Team spirit, sense of responsibility and ability to supervise staff
• Ability to work independently and high availability
• Strong interest in environmental issues
• Category B driving licence mandatory, M1 licence or other licences related to operating machinery is an asset

This role involves irregular working hours for weekend and public holiday duties, snow duty and occasionally during events.

Start dates:

• 1 January 2027 or by agreement
• 1 May 2027 or by agreement

For further information, please contact Mr Grégoire Martin, head of the green spaces sector at 021 925 52 46.

Your application, including a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, copies of your diplomas and work certificates, should be sent to us via jobup.ch by 1 November 2026.

Only complete applications via jobup.ch will be considered.