Vacant job

Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for a

Seasonal Staff for Grounds and Park Maintenance
based in Trollhättan

The Swedish Maritime Administration is a key player for safe and sustainable shipping in Sweden. We develop and maintain the maritime infrastructure, where our properties play an important role. Within the Property Unit, we manage and develop the Swedish Maritime Administration's buildings and land – a significant part of the maritime environment.

Job Responsibilities
In the Trollhättan lock area, we manage historical and modern properties, which together constitute a unique part of Sweden's maritime history. Here, there is a large park environment that requires special care, an interesting and fun assignment.

Who are you?
We are looking for someone who has a B driver's license and who can express themselves well in both spoken and written Swedish and English. 
It is an advantage if you have experience in the following:
Driving a trailer
Mowing (ride-on mower, robotic mower, flymo, or regular)
Experience in park maintenance such as weeding, planting, waste management
Worked in some form of service
Education in property management, gardening, brush cutting, chainsaw, or natural resource management
Park maintenance within a state heritage building or equivalent cultural environment, castle park

We place great importance on your personal qualities. To succeed in the role, drive, humility, attention to detail, and good self-awareness are required.  It is important that you are self-motivated, have a strong sense of responsibility, and are meticulous. As you work in a team, you are a team player with internal operations as well as external collaborations. You collaborate in a responsive manner and have the ability to create professional and trusting relationships.

Why choose the Swedish Maritime Administration?
The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing business within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with the decisions of the parliament and government. Our business idea is to offer efficient waterways, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

The Swedish Maritime Administration offers a pleasant work environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and constantly work to develop our employees and maintain our satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is a given for you to act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. Our work is based on the government’s value framework, and we also actively work for equality, diversity, and inclusion and see it as a given that you share our views.

How and when?
The three positions are seasonal employment and will be filled in May and last until mid-August, varying in scope during this period. 
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.
The position may involve military placement at the Swedish Maritime Administration. 

The position may require Swedish citizenship. A security check with a background check may be conducted before a job offer.

Inquiries:
Carl Maxe, 010-478 52 77  or [email protected]

Union Representatives: 
Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström, all can be reached via our switchboard 0771–630000. 

Application:
Register your application by March 3, 2026.
Diary number: 26-01193

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