Gartner

This position requires a skilled gardener to work full-time at Risskov Kirkegård, a large urban cemetery serving a community of approximately 9,000 residents. The role involves a variety of horticultural and maintenance tasks including new landscaping, upkeep of gravesites and communal areas, hedge and grass cutting, planting, pruning, and seasonal decoration such as spruce adornment. The candidate must be capable of engaging positively and sensitively with cemetery visitors, many of whom are experiencing grief or difficult life events related to funerals, urn placements, or grave preparations. Collaboration is essential, as the gardener will work closely with the cemetery manager, a small team of employees, an apprentice, the church, and the parish council. Key competencies include being service-oriented, a strong team player, and possessing excellent communication skills to maintain positive dialogue with users. A valid driving license for cars (category B) and tractors or motorized equipment (categories TM) is mandatory, reflecting the need to operate various vehicles and machinery on-site. The role offers a standard 37-hour workweek with compensation according to applicable collective agreements. Overall, the ideal candidate combines practical gardening expertise, machinery operation skills, empathy in client interactions, and the ability to work cooperatively within a small team in a sensitive environment.