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

About the job

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 green spaces on public property. Your role will play a key part 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:

• Maintaining green spaces and trees, monitoring and renewing flower beds, collaborating in the monitoring of the tree heritage and creating new developments
• Carrying out and maintaining ornamental plantings
• Participating in burial and exhumation preparation work
• Performing maintenance work on equipment, machines and vehicles
• Supervising a team during specific tasks
• Overseeing the work of unskilled staff, assistants and trainees
• Taking part in apprentice training
• Working closely with the urban cleanliness sector and all municipal services
• Driving vehicles and machines
• Alternating duties for on-call and weekend services, as well as snow clearance interventions

This position requires:

• Federal VET Diploma in Horticulture with a landscaping option or a diploma from a horticultural school or equivalent training
• Several years of proven practical experience in a similar position. Solid knowledge of masonry is a significant asset
• Strong skills in handling construction machinery
• Knowledge of automatic irrigation system management is an asset
• Ability to work at height for tree pruning
• Good physical endurance, manual dexterity and thoroughness
• Good interpersonal skills and diplomacy
• Team spirit and initiative
• Complete autonomy and great availability
• Interest in environmental issues
• Passion for public service
• Category B driving licence mandatory, M1 desired

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

Starting date: 1 December 2026 or by agreement.

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

Please send your application including a cover letter, your CV, copies of your diplomas and work certificates via jobup.ch by 26 October 2026.

Only complete applications via jobup.ch will be considered.