Description
Second largest city in the canton with over 38,000 inhabitants, Vernier is a municipality full of contrasts. It hosts on its territory residential and housing areas, as well as industrial zones, commercial activity areas, and spaces for relaxation and nature. Its administration faces the challenges of tomorrow thanks to its diversity of professions and its 700 competent and motivated collaborators.
We are looking for the urban environment service
A team leader "development & maintenance – cemeteries" at 100% within the green spaces sector
Under the direction of the head of the urban environment service and the foreman of the "green spaces" sector, you will collaborate with two other team leaders to manage a team of more than ten people who maintain and flower more than 200,000 m2 of green spaces all year round: roundabouts, parks, tree-lined avenues and relaxation areas.
Your mission
- Lead the concerned team by distributing activities among collaborators, giving them instructions and controlling the work performed
- Participate in the maintenance and development of the municipality's green spaces (park cleaning, planting, pruning, paving, etc.)
- Maintain ponds and water features
- Participate in the maintenance of municipal cemeteries
- Participate in the snow duty and winter road maintenance operations
- Participate in the logistical activities of events
Job descriptions:
Job description - Team leader development & maintenance - cemeteries - SEU.pdf
General job description - local supervisor.pdf
Your profile
- Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as a horticulturist – landscaping orientation or equivalent training
- Category B driving licence
- Significant experience in team leadership
- M1 KBMF permit, an advantage
- Good interpersonal skills, courtesy and kindness towards cemetery visitors
- Organisational skills, aesthetic sense and creativity
We offer you
- An HR policy based on the City’s values: trust, autonomy, responsibility and collaboration
- Attractive working conditions and a stimulating and dynamic environment
Your application
To ensure optimal processing of your application and respect for the environment, we invite you to apply by submitting your complete file (cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and work certificates) by clicking on the "simplified application" button. The deadline is set for 4 August 2026.