Gardener Wanted at the Royal Djurgården Administration

The Royal Djurgården Administration's main task is to manage the King's private rights to Djurgården. Royal Djurgården is one of Stockholm's green lungs, a National City Park, and an important part of the green cultural heritage. The task includes protecting the historical cultural landscape, caring for the existing nature, and adapting the area to people's desires for a stimulating leisure and recreation environment. You will belong to the park and street department responsible for the operation and maintenance of parks, roads, and lighting in northern and southern Djurgården and the Fjäderholmarna.

We are now looking for gardeners for the 2025 season. The seasonal period extends from April to November, but it is of course possible to work for a shorter period.

Job Responsibilities:

As a gardener, you contribute to creating a beautiful and pleasant outdoor environment. You perform all tasks related to green space maintenance and care. Common tasks include planting, weeding, hedge trimming, clearing brush, watering, caring for plantings, and cleaning/litter picking.

Qualifications:

• Gardening education or documented experience in similar tasks.
• You must be at least 18 years old.
• Great interest in the green outdoor environment and sustainability issues related to the work.
• Clearing/motor saw certificate RA/AB is an advantage.
• Experience with machinery is an advantage.
• Driver's license B is an advantage.

Personal Qualities:

As a person, you have a high level of service and responsibility. You are flexible, willing to take initiative, and have good teamwork skills. It is also important that you are in good physical shape as the work can be physically demanding.

Other Employment Information:

• The position is full-time.
• The duration of employment will be determined by agreement.
• Working hours are during the day according to a schedule.
• Salary according to the applicable agreement.
• A mandatory introductory session will be conducted at the start of employment.
• Any leave requests during the season must be presented at the time of application. Vacation is granted restrictively.
• The trade unions are represented by Saco-S, Seko, and OFR/S.

Application:

Welcome with your application including CV and cover letter by February 9, 2025. Selection is ongoing, and we only accept applications via our recruitment system. Before a hiring decision is made, a check of payment remarks and reference checks will be conducted.

For further information about the positions, please contact the person below via email; Acting Head Gardener Olof Bandh, email: [email protected]

Union Representatives:

Katarina Burman, Seko, 08-402 60 00.

Mats Larsson, Saco, 08-402 60 00.

The Royal Court is the organization that assists the Head of State and the Royal Family in their official duties and in their work in foundations with socially beneficial activities. The Court is also tasked with showcasing, caring for, and managing the cultural heritage associated with the monarchy. The Royal Court has about 290 permanent employees and a large number of temporary employees for various assignments and seasonal employment. We value the qualities that diversity brings to the organization and therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds.