Horticultural Assistants or Landscape Horticultural Assistants at 100%
- 20 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
The Green Spaces Service (SEVE) manages and develops the green heritage of the City of Geneva sustainably and in the public interest. To complete its teams, SEVE is looking for
Horticultural Assistants or Landscape Horticultural Assistants at 100%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Carry out all landscaping and maintenance work of green spaces (watering, mowing, planting, weeding, pruning, paddling pool, etc.), according to the hierarchy's schedule.
- Check the cleanliness of green spaces, inform the hierarchy and carry out cleaning of green spaces when assigned to a large park.
- Apply current directives, particularly regarding health and safety at work, and take all accident prevention measures with the public.
- Perform cleaning and routine maintenance of tools, machines, premises and vehicles and report any defects and/or damage to municipal property (street furniture, machines, equipment, vehicles) to the hierarchy.
- Provide information, interact with the public and report sensitive information to the hierarchy.
Your profile
- Have several years of experience in green space maintenance.
- Hold a valid driving licence (depending on the type of vehicle and/or machine used).
- Be in good physical condition and able to work in a team and outdoors in all weather.
- Demonstrate skill, versatility and good powers of observation.
- Wear the work uniform defined by the service.
As part of its policy of equality between women and men, the City of Geneva wishes to promote diversity in all administrative services. Female applications are therefore particularly encouraged for this position.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 10.09.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class C of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (to download from our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport size).
In its commitment to fight unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to applicants.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area and hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
- Carry out all landscaping and maintenance work of green spaces (watering, mowing, planting, weeding, pruning, paddling pool, etc.), according to the hierarchy's schedule.
- Check the cleanliness of green spaces, inform the hierarchy and carry out cleaning of green spaces when assigned to a large park.
- Apply current directives, particularly regarding health and safety at work, and take all accident prevention measures with the public.
- Perform cleaning and routine maintenance of tools, machines, premises and vehicles and report any defects and/or damage to municipal property (street furniture, machines, equipment, vehicles) to the hierarchy.
- Provide information, interact with the public and report sensitive information to the hierarchy.
Your profile
- Have several years of experience in green space maintenance.
- Hold a valid driving licence (depending on the type of vehicle and/or machine used).
- Be in good physical condition and able to work in a team and outdoors in all weather.
- Demonstrate skill, versatility and good powers of observation.
- Wear the work uniform defined by the service.
As part of its policy of equality between women and men, the City of Geneva wishes to promote diversity in all administrative services. Female applications are therefore particularly encouraged for this position.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 10.09.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class C of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (to download from our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport size).
In its commitment to fight unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to applicants.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area and hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
