Specialised Foreman or Specialised Forewoman for Works and Irrigation at 100%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Organise and carry out landscaping projects requiring large-scale resources (heavy goods vehicle, excavator, etc.) throughout the parks, squares and green spaces of the City of Geneva, according to the planning of the principal foreman.
- According to the schedule, organise work based on seasonal imperatives (medium term) and weather conditions (short term).
- Efficiently allocate machinery, supplies and human resources.
- Organise and carry out work on irrigation systems: design irrigation circuits according to the service’s needs; install new systems or modify existing irrigation circuits.
- Participate in needs analysis, cost estimation and monitoring of expenses related to irrigation installations and equipment.
- Monitor water consumption, analyse discrepancies or abnormal usage and implement measures to optimise resource use.
- Ensure troubleshooting of irrigation systems or mandate contractors for this purpose (diagnosis and repair).
- Provide technical support to staff involved in irrigation work and train neighbourhood teams on installed systems.
- Control the proper execution of work carried out by the team or external contractors.
Your profile
- Hold a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a horticulturist (landscaping option).
- Have at least 5 years of professional experience in the learned profession.
- Have experience in team supervision (foreman’s certificate: an asset).
- Know various automatic irrigation systems and be able to perform hydraulic assemblies and electrical connections.
- Be able to read irrigation plans, prepare technical sketches and describe work.
- Possess a valid driving licence (depending on the type of vehicle and/or machinery used).
- Be in good physical condition and able to work in a team and outdoors in all weather.
- Demonstrate precision, rigour and good observational skills.
- Be autonomous and able to work in a team.
- Wear the work uniform defined by the service.
As part of its policy on gender equality, the City of Geneva wishes to promote diversity in all administrative services. Female applications are therefore particularly encouraged for this position.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline:
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Grade G of the salary scale
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to applicants.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
More information on working conditions in the City of Geneva:
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