Apprenticeship as Draftsperson EFZ (Landscape Architecture) - Start 2027

About the job

Your new role

As a Draftsperson EFZ specialising in Landscape Architecture, you will work on the planning and design of outdoor spaces. These include parks, playgrounds, green areas, squares, and other public open spaces.

You support landscape architects in the development and implementation of projects. Based on ideas, concepts, and existing plans, you create technical drawings, detailed plans, and 3D visualisations using CAD programmes.

Depending on the project, you also carry out site surveys and small construction supervision tasks on location, gaining an understanding of the spatial conditions. Your work combines creativity with technical know-how and requires a careful and structured approach.

Your tasks

• Creating technical drawings, plans, and concepts
• Working with CAD and GIS programmes as well as digital planning tools
• Producing 3D representations and detailed drawings
• Supporting the planning of green spaces and open areas
• Conducting site surveys and small construction supervision tasks on location
• Collaborating with landscape architects and other professionals

Good reasons to work for the City of St.Gallen:

What you bring

• Interest in plants, landscape, and design
• Good spatial imagination
• Creativity and a sense of design
• Enjoyment of technical drawing on the computer
• Careful and precise working style
• Perseverance and concentration
• Ability to work in a team
• Secondary school leaving certificate

What we offer you

A creative and varied apprenticeship

Participation in exciting projects in the field of landscape architecture

Modern work equipment and CAD programmes

Support from experienced trainers

A respectful and supportive working environment

5 weeks of holiday per year

Fair remuneration:

1st year of apprenticeship: CHF 770.–

2nd year of apprenticeship: CHF 980.–

3rd year of apprenticeship: CHF 1,380.–

4th year of apprenticeship: CHF 1,540.–

Monthly performance bonus for good results at vocational school and in the training company

Further information

All information about apprenticeships at the City of St.Gallen can be found at stadtsg.ch/lehre.

Your questions will be gladly answered by Dragica Vrhovac, Head of Vocational Training, at berufsbildung@stadt.sg.ch.

Please submit your application documents exclusively online.

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