Vacant job

Svenska kyrkan Hovsta pastorat, Örebro

Cemetery Worker

Municipality: Örebro

Scope: 100%

Duration: 6 months

Employment form: Fixed-term employment

Number of positions: 2

About the job

Do you want to contribute to a beautiful and peaceful environment that is significant for many? Do you enjoy being physically active and working outdoors? With us, you will work in a team with a wonderful and dedicated group of colleagues in beautiful rural settings.

Hovsta parish, north of Örebro, has two congregations: Axberg and Glanshammar. In Hovsta parish, there are eight churches and cemeteries, four in Axberg's congregation and four in Glanshammar's congregation. The congregations offer a rich variety of services and numerous activities for children and adults.

Before the summer season, we need to strengthen our team with careful and positive individuals. As a seasonal employee, you will work in the parish's cemeteries in a rural environment as well as around buildings belonging to the parish. We work outdoors regardless of the weather. Examples of tasks include mowing, trimming, edging, hedge trimming, pruning of bushes and trees, planting flowers, weeding, watering, maintaining gravel paths, edging, leaf clearing, and simpler landscaping work.

At the cemeteries, you will also meet visitors who may need your help or guidance or have questions. You will meet them with respect, humility, and a high level of service.

Working hours are from 07:00 to 16:00

Personal qualities

- You are used to working in a team and appreciate teamwork

- You are flexible and can quickly adapt as needed

- You are service-oriented

- You work in a structured and independent manner

- You have a humble and respectful demeanor

- Good social skills

- Great emphasis on personal suitability will be applied in the appointment of this position.

Qualifications

- Good physical condition

- Strength and endurance

- Driving license category B

- Good knowledge of the Swedish language

- Experience in green space maintenance

Meritorious

- Education in gardening/property external maintenance

- Certification regarding relevant machinery in gardening and landscaping

- Extended category B driving license or BE driving license

Conditions and start date

Start date: May 1

Full-time

Application deadline: January 31