The Church of Sweden in Gävle is looking for several cemetery workers for seasonal work

Job Responsibilities

As a seasonal employee, you will work in our beautiful cemetery environments located at Skogskyrkogården, the old cemetery, and Bomhus cemetery.

We work outdoors regardless of the weather, and the job includes maintenance and care of planting areas, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, planting flowers and other plants, as well as raking gravel graves. It may also involve edge trimming and maintenance of gravel paths, as well as simpler landscaping work.

Qualifications

The tasks are physically demanding, so good physical condition, both strength and endurance, is required to manage the workdays from April to October. High school education, good knowledge of the Swedish language, and a valid driver's license (B) are also required for the position.

We prefer candidates who have an aesthetic sense and an interest in gardening and plants.

Personal Qualities

Our workplace is characterized by collaboration and respect. Therefore, it is important that you are used to working in a team and appreciate teamwork. You are flexible in your approach and have a problem-solving and service-oriented attitude towards your colleagues. You work in a structured and independent manner. Since you will also interact with visitors at the cemetery, you are expected to have a humble and respectful demeanor.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability when filling this position.

Scope

Full-time from April 14 to October 10.

Other Information

You will be placed at Skogskyrkogården, the Old Cemetery, or Bomhus Cemetery in Gävle.

Contact Information

Supervisor Louise Bergheim, 026-17 05 30, [email protected]

Union Representatives

Kommunal Patrik Sköldberg, 010-4428829, [email protected]

How to Apply

The application deadline is January 26.

Please send your application with a CV and cover letter by clicking on "apply".

Interviews are scheduled for February 11, 13, and 19, 2025, from 4 PM to 7 PM.

The Gävle parish exists and operates in Gävle. The shared vision for the Church of Sweden in Gävle is to meet people, to be boldly diaconal, and to share faith together. We are many – employees, elected representatives, volunteers, and all members – working to make Gävle an even better community to live in. The Gävle parish consists of parish units, the cemetery unit, the preschool unit, and the shared administration. We are also present in the hospital, university, detention center, and prison, with approximately 120 employees.