Korsør Kirkegård søger en Kirkegårdsgartner

The position requires a full-time cemetery gardener with practical experience in cemetery maintenance or formal horticultural education. Key competencies include performing a variety of gardening tasks such as weeding, hedge trimming, lawn mowing, pruning, and seasonal decoration with coniferous materials. The role involves both outdoor work on multiple cemetery sites and indoor duties in the chapel and office, demanding versatility and adaptability. Candidates must have a valid category B driving license and be proficient in using Brandsoft software for cemetery management tasks. The job also entails customer-facing responsibilities, including sales and advisory services related to burial plots, requiring strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and respect aligned with the values and traditions of the Danish National Church (Folkekirken). The role includes participation in chapel services and winter maintenance on a rotating schedule, including weekends, highlighting the need for flexibility and teamwork. Additionally, the ability to train and mentor apprentices is important. Personal attributes sought include independence, responsibility, and collegiality. The employer offers a supportive work environment emphasizing both professional expertise and human values, with close collaboration among engaged colleagues. Employment terms follow the standard collective agreements for gardeners and horticultural workers in municipal cemeteries, with a three-month probation period. Overall, the ideal candidate combines horticultural skills, cemetery-specific knowledge, software proficiency, customer service aptitude, and a respectful approach to the cultural and spiritual context of the workplace.