Apprenticeship as Forest Ranger EFZ, Steg in the Töss Valley 2026
Steg im Tösstal
Key information
- Publication date:02 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Steg im Tösstal
Job summary
Join us as a Forstwart/in EFZ in Steg im Tösstal for 2026! Enjoy a fulfilling career in nature while contributing to Zurich's forests.
Tasks
- Learn essential skills for forest management and maintenance.
- Handle machinery like chainsaws and perform proper equipment upkeep.
- Demonstrate responsibility and physical fitness in outdoor tasks.
Skills
- Must be physically fit and fluent in German, both spoken and written.
- Strong sense of nature and ecosystems is essential.
- Ability to work responsibly and enjoy outdoor environments.
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Apprenticeship as Forest Ranger EFZ, Steg in the Tösstal 2026
The Zurich forest is a recreational area for the population, a habitat for flora and fauna, and the fourth largest wood producer in Switzerland. During the training to become a Forest Ranger EFZ, we teach you all the important tasks related to the care of the forests in the canton of Zurich.
You will learn all the tasks required for forest management and care. For this, you bring a good sense for nature and its habitats. We show you the proper handling of machines and small equipment, such as the chainsaw. You will also learn the professional maintenance of the equipment.
These activities require a high level of responsibility. Are you physically fit, proficient in German both spoken and written, and enjoy spending time outdoors? Then you are exactly right with us.
Are you ready to take the leap into the working world? As a Forest Ranger, you will receive thorough training with us and after three years will know all the tasks important for your professional future.
