Park workers for seasonal work, Streets and parks
Umeå, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Park worker/Environmental worker/Environmental host
Work model On location
Application due date 15 March 2026
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Streets and Parks plans, builds, develops and manages the municipality's public outdoor spaces. This includes streets and squares, parks and green areas. We work to ensure that the city is well-maintained, beautiful, safe and accessible - all for a well-functioning and pleasant everyday life for all the municipality's residents. Do you want to work outdoors this summer and help make our parks and green spaces pleasant? We are now looking for you who want to work as a park worker during the summer with us in Streets and Parks - join us! Your tasks As a park worker with us, you work both independently and together with colleagues in the team. Your tasks consist of the daily care and maintenance of parks and green spaces, for example: grass cutting and maintenance of green areas maintenance of gravel paths flower beds and playgrounds cleaning and tidying up other related tasks associated with the activity The job also requires you to take responsibility for the machines, vehicles and equipment you use in your daily work. About you What is most important to us is that you are a committed and responsible employee who enjoys working together and contributing to a good working environment. You have a high sense of service and the ability to plan and structure your work, both independently and together with others. We are primarily looking for you who have a horticultural education or other relevant education, or practical experience in construction, care and maintenance, for example work as a park worker. If you feel that you have limited experience, but want to learn the profession - you are very welcome to apply! We attach great importance to personal qualities and how you contribute as a colleague. A B driving license is desirable but not required. What we offer With us, you get a varied and important job where cooperation, safety and work environment are in focus. We care about order and orderliness and about creating a safe and good workplace. You will be part of a work that makes a difference - for our common environments and for the people who use them. Other information Seasonal employment with varying employment periods from May through October. Working hours are scheduled during the day but may also include evening and weekend work. Type of employment: Seasonal/full-time. Please indicate in your application which period you can work. May - Oct, 6 months June - Aug, 3 months Start date: May 1st at the earliest with a variable duration of 3 to 6 months Selection and interviews are ongoing so send in your application today! About Umeå municipality Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 brave employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust and continuous improvement. Together with us, you get to work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer Umeå life even outside work. Here you can find out what it is like to live in Umeå: https://www.umea.se/flytta We will become more and therefore we are looking for you? Do you also want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits and good development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.