Are you the one? Do you want to be part of the efforts to address the greatest challenges of our time, and be able to influence and leave something for future generations to develop? Then Boden Municipality is an employer for you!
Boden is located in Norrbotten's coastal region, only 3 miles from the sea between two river valleys. Around 28,000 people live here. Boden is a modern small town with proximity to most things, which creates a rewarding working and leisure life, what we call proximity life.
Boden is located in the heart of an establishment-intensive region and is an important part of the green global social transition. A growing society is being created here, equipped to meet the green new industrialization, with smart and sustainable solutions for collaboration, housing, transport, everyday life and modern business.
With strong support from competent colleagues and managers, you will have the courage to try. With us, you will be given great confidence in a fantastic environment, where there is the opportunity to develop yourself and others.
Do you want to know more about what it is like to work in Boden municipality? Then you can read more here: www.boden.se/jobbaiboden
The parks unit is part of the Public Works Administration and is responsible for making the municipality's physical environment, infrastructure and transportation accessible, maintained, managed and developed. The work of the administration is permeated by cooperation, holistic approach and efficient use of resources. Through good planning, the administration contributes to an attractive living environment that is sustainable in the long term from an ecological, social and economic point of view.
The Public Works Administration consists of the following operational areas: Spatial Planning, Water, Sewerage and Waste, Streets, Parks and Forests and Real Estate, Environment and Construction. The Projects and Investment unit manages and coordinates the administration's new and reinvestments.
As a seasonal park worker you make a difference! The Parks Unit works with the operation, maintenance and development of the municipality's parks, green areas, urban forests and playgrounds. We want to create attractive outdoor environments for citizens and visitors. In your work, you contribute to green, well-kept outdoor environments where people enjoy themselves and socialize
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a park worker, you work with the care and maintenance of parks and green spaces. We carry out green space maintenance such as lawn mowing, weeding, care and watering of summer flowers, perennials, shrubs and trees. We maintain playgrounds, pick up litter, empty bins etc. We work outdoors in all weathers and the work is sometimes physically demanding. You will work in teams where you plan and are responsible for ensuring that assigned work is carried out and then reported back. We offer a varied job and would like you to contribute to developing the business. Supervision of holiday young people and trainees is included in the service.
Working hours: 7-16 Mon-Fri. Some work during weekends may occur.
The employment period is 3-5 months, starting date May-June depending on where the position is located.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for you who have an upper secondary education and are interested in park work. You are a responsible person with good interpersonal skills who can work both independently and with others. You can follow instructions and work in an efficient and structured manner. The jobs you carry out are well planned, of the right quality and completed on time. You have a good sense of service and communicate well both within your team and with people you meet in the city. You are physically fit and enjoy physical work.
Requirements
-Secondary education or experience deemed equivalent by the employer
-Basic knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. You must be able to understand oral and written work and safety instructions.
-B-driving license manual gearbox
Meritorious
-Documented work experience in park/garden maintenance, landscaping, etc.
- Relevant education
-Knowledge of plants
-Experience in driving and handling machinery used in park work, preferably also relevant professional certificates.
OTHER
We value age and gender balance and diversity in all professional areas.
We have smoke-free working hours. We offer one wellness hour per week and a wellness allowance. Via our health portal, you as an employee can book yourself in for various wellness activities such as massages, trial training, lectures, etc.
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