Graveyard Worker – Seasonal Employee

Stockholm – our capital city with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone living here today and in the future. Now we are looking for you who want to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm.

The Stockholm Cemetery Administration is responsible for burial services in Stockholm. The administration conducts burial and service activities with high ethical standards and is responsible for 12 cemeteries, 13 chapels, one ceremony building, and 2 crematoria with significant cultural and historical values.

The Stockholm City Cemetery Administration – Skogskyrkogården is looking for graveyard workers.

From April to November, the needs at our cemeteries around Stockholm increase. Therefore, we now need to strengthen our team with seasonal employees.

The seasonal employment is 100%, from April to September. Depending on the season, some extension may occur.

Job Responsibilities

Your main tasks as a graveyard worker will involve working with gardening. This includes tasks such as lawn mowing, trimming, weeding, soil replenishment, hedge trimming, planting, and watering flowers and plants on graves, as well as leaf clearance in our various green areas, etc. If necessary, you may also perform minor construction work and participate in grave openings and restorations.

The work is physically demanding, and we work outdoors regardless of the weather.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Is at least 18 years old
• Preferably has:
• Experience in park work and burial services
• Familiarity with handling gardening equipment/tools
• Has an AM or B driver's license
• Education in gardening/landscape maintenance

We seek someone who is self-driven and takes great personal responsibility. You have good teamwork skills and demonstrate good judgment in interactions with colleagues and the public. You are resilient and capable of working in a structured manner.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities, motivation, and commitment to the position.

We will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.

Welcome with your application!

Other

Full-time Monday to Friday. 07:00 – 16:00

We offer flexible hours and wellness benefits.

Contact:

Nicklas Back, Unit Manager 08 50830093

Rikard Johansson, Supervisor 08 50830136

Linus Kraft 08 50830135

Union Representative:

Marika Eriksson Kommunal 0705388276

The City of Stockholm works with competency-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's skills and thereby combating discrimination.