Head Horticulturist or Team Leader Horticulturist - 100%

About the job

Head Horticulturist or Team Leader Horticulturist - 100%

• Full time
• HUG contract type: Permanent
• Department: Operations Department

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the University Hospitals of Geneva are a nationally and internationally recognized institution. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to consult our 2025 retrospective by clicking here.

The position is attached to the Operations Department. This department's mission is to ensure the stewardship and logistics necessary for the smooth running of all HUG services, in terms of catering, cleaning and disinfection of premises, and laundry hygiene. It also manages the sterilization service, biomedical service and equipment, as well as Cressy-Santé. More than 1,300 professionals carry out their tasks daily with constant attention to quality, a sense of service, and environmental responsibility.

Within the Operations Department, the Cleanliness-Hygiene Service is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting premises, rooms, and beds with a highly qualified team and measures to prevent hospital infections. Waste treatment, garden maintenance, and road management are integral parts of the service's activities.

Job Description

As part of your role, you plan, organize, and lead the work of the team of horticulturists and horticulturist assistants who maintain flowers, trees, green spaces, pathways, and parking lots.

You supervise the execution of tasks, the efficiency, and the quality of services provided while ensuring compliance with safety rules.

You manage product and equipment stocks, train and supervise new employees.

Your customer orientation and negotiation skills allow you to propose solutions to improve the team's and work's efficiency.

With natural leadership, you are a respectful person who is committed to uniting your colleagues around a common mission and supporting change.

Qualifications

Holder of a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) in horticulture, you have at least 3 years of experience in team management and 10 years of experience in horticulture.

The minimum required French level is C1.

You have an interest in administrative tasks and basic computer knowledge (office tools, MS Office, Outlook).

Comfortable in communication and information transmission, you enjoy negotiation and problem-solving. To do this, you rely on your sense of rigor and fairness.

Endowed with excellent interpersonal skills, you are proactive in suggesting improvements.

Additional Information

• Start date: 01.05.2026
• Number of positions: 1
• Activity rate: 100%
• Job class: 14
• Contract: Permanent
• Application deadline: 22.04.2026
• Contact for information: Mr. M. Metias, deputy head of service, tel. 079 553 60 38.

Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, HUG encourages applications coming from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper applications or those sent by email will not be processed.