Renens, a city to live intensely! The City of Renens, with more than 21,000 inhabitants, is the capital of the dynamic district of Western Lausanne. Quality of life, local economic development, ecological sustainability, social integration, as well as cultural diversity are among the essential components of its DNA.

The Urban Management – Sustainability Service manages and develops the city’s green heritage sustainably, adapted to climate change and in the public interest.

To strengthen the team responsible for the maintenance of green spaces, we are looking for a:

Your mission:

In collaboration with other team members, you will participate in the development and maintenance of municipal green spaces (planting, mowing, pruning, weeding, cleaning, measures to combat invasive neophytes), as well as sports grounds.

You will contribute to the maintenance of the municipal tree heritage (climbing and pruning work at height).

You will be involved in training apprentices for the Federal VET Diploma in horticulture-landscaping.

Finally, you will be part of the on-call services for maintenance, cleaning and snow clearance of public areas.

Required qualifications:

Federal VET Diploma as landscape gardener

Several years of professional experience in garden maintenance and creation

Professional experience:

Excellent knowledge of plants

Experience in maintaining sports grounds

Skills in tree climbing and pruning. Training in tree access techniques (e.g. Altimum level 1) is an advantage

Category B driving licence for vehicles with manual transmission required

Forklift, cherry picker, machine operator licences and BE (trailer) licence are advantages

Interest in sustainable maintenance practices and biodiversity development

Personal qualities:

Autonomous, rigorous and conscientious, you carry out your tasks carefully while respecting safety rules.

Versatile and with a good team spirit, you enjoy working outdoors and can adapt to various maintenance activities.

Aware of sustainable practices, you have a strong interest in biodiversity preservation and responsible management of green spaces.

Residents of Western Lausanne will be given preference.

Other and contact:

Workplace: Municipal Technical Centre, Rue du Lac 14, 1020 Renens

Activity rate: 100%

Start date: 1 November 2026

If you are interested in this position, please send us your complete application by applying online - jobs.renens.ch

Only applications including a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (CV), and diploma certificates, submitted via this channel will be considered.

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