Gothenburg Botanical Garden

The botanical garden is a place where the diversity of the plant world is at the center. Gothenburg's botanical garden is a scientific institution with botanical research and horticultural development work at a high international level. During the garden's hundred-year history, plants have been collected on trips around the world and they are now grown in beautiful environments around the garden, in the arboretum and in the greenhouses. Our 600,000 visitors get an experience out of the ordinary that we hope will inspire interest in the diversity of the plant world and the important conservation work. The educational activities are aimed both at schools and educational actors in the form of lessons and education, as well as at the public through exhibitions, screenings and events. Gothenburg's botanical garden is one of the largest botanical gardens in Europe with its approximately 75 hectares and roughly 20,000 species from more than 130 countries. At our workplace, all employees are important parts of the whole and together we work for common goals, our working language is Swedish.

Your new workplace?

These are exciting times for the Botanical Garden, with several large construction and development projects underway, including the planning and development of new greenhouses.

We are now looking to recruit an experienced and versatile co -worker who will play an important role in managing and developing the collections in our greenhouses as well as preparing the plants for relocation.

It is important that all our employees see themselves as part of the team working towards common goals. The collaboration between gardeners, botanists, educators and other professionals is fundamental for the workplace.

We strive to be a workplace that reflects the diversity of society.

We work actively to promote health and well-being.

About the position

The position involves work inside the greenhouses year round.

You will be working with ongoing gardening duties including maintenance, development and design of our various facilities and collections. Your main focus will be on the warmer public greenhouses and propagation houses.

Managing and participating in projects within the garden and with our partners will also be part of your role, as well as daily contact with visitors and even occasional guided tours.

The garden's mission is long-term therefore changes in tasks and areas of responsibility may occur, which can provide good opportunities for development within the field.

You will be working both independently and as part of a team.

About you

You have an education in gardening and solid experience within the field.

You have a broad knowledge of gardening, a keen interest in plants and you are happy to share your knowledge.

You have a good understanding of greenhouse cultivation and are interested in climate control and greenhouse technology.

You work well in collaboration with others, are goal-oriented, driven and finish set tasks.

You have a holistic approach and can easily communicate both verbally and in writing.

You are outgoing and an able team player.

The work tasks are sometimes physically demanding.

Experience of modern greenhouse cultivation, design, plant protection and experience of working and managing projects are strong merits.

The working language is Swedish, but a good working knowledge of English is a requirement, as are good computer skills.

Driving license is a requirement, at least AM / tractor

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

Terms

The Botanical Garden applies flexitime agreements. Weekend work is included in the service.

About Region Västra Götaland
Region Västra Götaland is the county council governing the territory Västra Götaland in Sweden. We aim to provide conditions for a good, meaningful and healthy life. One of our main missions is to ensure that the population in Västra Götaland has access to medical care. Our other main missions are to develop and administer culture, public transport, growth and sustainable development.

Application
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About Region Västra Götaland
Region Västra Götaland is there for the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure good quality healthcare for everyone. We work towards a sustainable development and growth, a clean environment, an improved public health, a rich cultural life and good communications throughout Västra Götaland.
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Application
Region Västra Götaland would like you to register your application through the recruitment system. If you have any questions about the advertised job, or if you are unable to register your information in a public system for any reason, please contact the person who advertised the job.

For employment agencies, intermediaries, recruitment agencies and salespeople:
We kindly refrain from direct contact with employment agencies, intermediaries, recruitment agencies and other external actors and sellers of additional job advertisements. Region Västra Götaland has tendered contracts.

Type of employment	Permanent position
Contract type	Full-time/Part-time
First day of employment	according to the agreement
Salary	Monthly
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100 %
City	Göteborg
County	Västra Götalands län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	2021/2196
Contact	Evamaria Ferm, enhetschef, 0707 80 10 10
Union representative	Åsa Kullin, SACO, 0707 70 65 96 Lena Benjegård, Vision, 0702 10 93 55
Published	06.Apr.2021
Last application date	25.Apr.2021 11:59 PM CEST

Gothenburg Botanical Garden - Gardener greenhouses - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply