Specialist worker full-time (100%)

• 06 octobre 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Breggia

The gardener position in Breggia offers a dynamic environment.

Tasks ##

• Management of gardens, plantations and maintenance of green spaces.
• Supervision of the training of apprentices in the sector.
• Use and maintenance of gardening equipment.

Skills ##

• Federal certificate of capacity in gardening required.
• Experience in organic waste management appreciated.
• Ability to work in a team and to adapt.

Class and annual salary (including 13th month):

3 52'756.-- / 81'560.--

Duties:

• ordinary and extraordinary maintenance of the nursery, gardens, flower beds, tree plantings and green areas; execution of planting, pruning, harvesting and seed management, irrigation and care of plant species
• production and management of nursery material
• use and ordinary maintenance of machinery, equipment and service vehicles; management of the composting area and the collection areas for plant waste
• control of the correct separation and delivery of compostable materials
• monitoring of composting processes and maintaining the order and safety of the plant
• assistance and information to users; compilation of registers, activity reports and technical documentation
• collaboration with the service manager and with other municipal operators
• training, accompaniment and supervision of apprentices in the gardening sector
• planning and monitoring of the training path in collaboration with the competent authorities and professional schools
• periodic evaluation of the professional skills of the apprentices
• promotion of compliance with safety regulations and good professional practices during training

Requirements:

• federal certificate of capacity (AFC) as a gardener or forester
• driving license cat. B (possession of a forklift license and driving license cat. BE and C may constitute a preferential title)
• proven experience in nursery work and management of plant waste
• experience with the use of phytosanitary products (with a phytosanitary product use license or to be obtained)
• aptitude to perform manual maintenance work on the tools and machines provided
• experience in the management and training of apprentices. Qualification as an in-company trainer or availability to obtain it within an agreed period
• proven professionalism and irreproachable conduct
• good physical constitution, flexibility, availability for high and irregular work rhythms
• spirit of initiative, ability to adapt and good predisposition to teamwork
• availability to assume roles of responsibility
• availability to attend training and professional update courses
• good knowledge of the Ticino cantonal reality

Particular observations:

• workplace: Comune di Breggia, Morbio Superiore, Lattecaldo

Conditions for submitting the application:

• applications must be submitted online. Other forms of application will not be considered valid
• in addition to the documents to be submitted at the time of the online application (cover letter and motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas, certificates and work certificates), further documentation may be requested at a later stage (criminal record with relative self-certification and self-certification on health status)

Employment conditions:

• appointment or assignment: those provided for by the Law on the organization of State employees and teachers of 15 March 1995 (LORD) and the related Regulation. Any change in law concerning salary and organization is explicitly reserved
• working hours: 42 hours per week (for a 100% employment relationship), flexible or according to service needs

Deadline:

26 ottobre 2026

Further information can be obtained from Mr. Marco Marcozzi, Head of the Forestry, Nursery and State Forests Office, tel. 091 814 28 30.