Construction Worker at Jönköping Municipality

Jönköping Municipality is a large employer with hundreds of different job roles. We are growing in line with the city's development, with more residents, more housing, and a larger range of services. We are always on the lookout for new talent - employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences, united by the common drive to create a better city to visit, live, work, and reside in.

Do you want to use your knowledge and experience in landscaping to develop the municipality as Jönköping grows? Then you have a job to apply for.

Your New Job

As a construction worker, you will be organizationally part of the Production unit and the Landscaping department. We perform landscaping jobs and contracting work that contribute to a sustainable and pleasant environment. Our responsibilities include a wide variety of ground works, including excavation, cable laying, maintenance of green areas, safety adaptations for road users, and installation of park equipment.

As a construction worker, you will be part of one of two construction teams where you will closely collaborate with coordinators, unit managers, and other colleagues. The work is mostly outdoors throughout the year. The days and tasks in the position vary, with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Landscaping work: Construction of both pedestrian and vehicle roads, drainage work, retaining walls, paving, and reconstruction of intersections to enhance traffic safety, etc.
• Work on behalf of clients
• Be the face of the Technical Office towards citizens
• Report time and completed work in the operational system
• Internal collaborations and independent work
• Be part of the emergency response organization

Your workplace varies as you will be based from a workshop.

Your Qualifications

You who are applying have:

• Education in construction and landscaping or relevant work experience that the employer deems can replace the educational requirement
• Experience in landscaping or other work experience that is considered equivalent
• Good knowledge in landscaping
• Driver's license B, manual transmission
• Swedish language skills
• Good computer skills
• Good physical condition
• Meritorious: machine operator's license for excavators or wheel loaders, training "Work on the Road" and experience in paving.

As a Person, You Are:

• Proactive
• Self-driven
• Goal and results-oriented
• Collaborative
• Service-oriented
• Structured
• Quality-conscious

We Offer You

With us, you will have a fun, creative, developing, and varied job alongside others. You will have the opportunity for individual skills development and exchange of experiences and knowledge with colleagues. As an employee with us, you will receive secure employment conditions and wellness benefits.

In this role, you contribute to an attractive and safe place for everyone to live, work, and thrive. In your assignment, you will have the opportunity to provide service to municipal residents and visitors.

Welcome to Us

As a construction worker, you are part of Jönköping Municipality's Technical Office and belong to the Production unit. You will be part of the Technical Office and the Street Park Forest department, which is responsible for the operation, maintenance, reinvestment, and development of existing land infrastructure within Jönköping Municipality. The department manages streets, roads, squares, parks, playgrounds, nature reserves, forests, parking, ports, ferry traffic, industrial tracks, and internal vehicle service.

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Good to Know

The recruitment concerns a permanent position at 100% with a start date according to agreement. In the position, you will be part of the emergency response organization. To facilitate the recruitment, we ask you to attach certificates of relevant education and service certificates in your application. Consider two references if you are called for an interview.

We handle applications continuously, and interviews are planned for weeks 15 and 16.

Together, we make Jönköping Municipality better – for everyone. Come and work with us. Welcome to apply for the position of Construction Worker!

Jönköping Municipality strives to offer an attractive workplace that is free from discrimination and provides equal opportunities for all.

In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We kindly but firmly decline all calls regarding advertising and recruitment assistance.