Maintenance technician / gardener / landscaper
Founded in 1924, the Ecole Internationale de Genève (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18, representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff from all over the world work on our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and Campus des Nations in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).
In our 7 schools, our students benefit from international teaching and bilingual supervision of the highest quality.
To fulfil our mission of "Educating students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together", every member of staff can draw inspiration from our hundred years of experience, our constant drive to innovate, and our strong humanitarian values. Through our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to provide our staff with excellent professional development opportunities.
La Châtaigneraie Campus is located in the hamlet of Châtaigneriaz overlooking the village of Founex and Lake Geneva, not far from Geneva. With a mix of old and new buildings, the campus is divided into a primary school and a secondary school, with a total of approximately 1,600 students. We are proud to be both an International Baccalaureate World School and to offer our students the opportunity to follow the Swiss Maturité curriculum. Our programmes are based on the IB Learner Profile, a set of ideals that inspire, motivate and guide the work of the school and enable students to become more reflective, grounded, responsible and caring global citizens. Promoting these qualities is at the heart of everything we do. Our international team of educators is dedicated to welcoming and supporting a diverse student population.
Place
La Châtaigneraie
Contract
Full-time
Start date
Application deadline
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN / GARDENER / LANDSCAPER
Position to be filled from January 1, 2025 for a permanent contract.
Full-time – 40 hours / 47 weeks.
Responsibilities of the successful candidate:
- Maintenance and upkeep of green spaces and other useful areas of the campus (mowing, blowing, watering, pruning, etc.) with a view to sustainability and with environmentally friendly practices.
- Maintenance of parks / gardens, small forests, tree pruning, trimming of hedges and shrubs, pruning work at heights < 5m.
- Management and maintenance of the various flower beds planted in open ground and in containers (planting, watering, pruning), including the creation and development of green spaces.
- Blowing and brushing of synthetic sports fields.
- Management of materials, tools, equipment and consumables related to the maintenance of green spaces. Carry out inventories.
- Manage the gardening workshop.
- Building maintenance (minor maintenance and handling, etc.).
- Participate in the logistical set-up of campus events (seminars, assemblies, fairs, etc.).
- Participate in safety in the parking lots (traffic management, parking).
- Meet the needs of employees by processing work requests.
- Ensure the disposal of products and materials according to the guidelines and tools set up for recycling.
- Actively participate in the execution of alert procedures, evacuation in the event of fire, confinement, bomb threat, etc.
- Participate in snow removal on the campus even outside of normal working hours.
Personal Requirements:
- CFC in landscape gardening or operations agent or 2 to 3 years of professional experience in the management of green spaces deemed equivalent
- Several years of experience in a similar position desired
- Basic masonry skills would be appreciated
- BE license, platform license, and forklift license an asset
- Chainsaw training an asset
- Native French speaker, English is a plus
- Good demeanor, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Versatility, good team spirit is essential
- Dynamism and pragmatism are essential with a sense of responsibility and service
- Strict compliance with workplace safety rules
- Knowledge of IT tools (MS office, Google tools)
Candidates are requested to apply online with a CV, three professional references from your superiors including that of your current or most recent employer, who may be contacted in the event of an interview, and a cover letter to the attention of Mr. Alexandre Süess, International School of Geneva, La Châtaigneraie Campus, by October 24 2024 mentioning the reference number 230 280.
Note
The Ecole Internationale de Genève values and encourages diversity among its staff. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. The School is seriously committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous checks on their prior conduct with regard to Child Protection as appropriate to their position, including reference checking with previous employers and the relevant authorities.