Tree Care Specialist (80-100%)

02 July 2026
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Join Stadtgrün Winterthur, dedicated to maintaining urban green spaces. Contribute to a vibrant work environment with meaningful impact.

Tasks

Conduct tree inspections, follow-ups, and professional assessments.
Plan and implement tree care and safety measures effectively.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and document work accurately.

Skills

Professional training in tree care, forestry, or related fields required.
Experience in tree inspection, care, and protection is essential.
Team-oriented with strong attention to quality and safety.

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About the job

City Green Winterthur

City Green Winterthur plans, maintains and manages the green and open spaces, the forest, the Bruderhaus wildlife park, the five cemeteries as well as the crematorium of the garden city Winterthur. Our services are central to the quality of the garden city Winterthur as a residential and business location. For urban tree care, we are looking for a professionally skilled, responsible and team-oriented individual. Together with the tree care team, internal specialist departments and external partners, you will make an important contribution to the safe, healthy and sustainable development of Winterthur's city trees.

Your Tasks

Carrying out tree inspections, follow-up inspections and professional assessments
Planning, prioritising and implementing tree care and safety measures
Assisting with in-depth investigations, expert reports, tree protection and replacement planting
Ensuring traffic and occupational safety as well as professional quality standards
Documenting work and maintaining data in the tree register

Your Profile

Professional training in tree care, forestry, horticulture or a comparable qualification
Practical experience in tree inspection, tree care, tree protection or a comparable environment
Responsible, independent and careful working style
Team-oriented personality with awareness of quality, safety and costs
Digital affinity as well as willingness for administrative documentation and data maintenance

What We Offer

Meaningful work with visible impact on the cityscape and quality of life in Winterthur
Exciting and varied field of activity around city trees, tree protection and sustainable tree development
Collegial, committed environment with close cooperation across specialist areas
Opportunity to actively shape the further development of urban tree care
Modern employment conditions, attractive holiday arrangements and a wide range of internal training opportunities

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Achim Schefer, Head of the Settlement Green Department, telephone 052 267 30 21.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to receiving your online application.