Green spaces.
Hotel garden, holiday resort, company premises: In grounds maintenance, you keep outdoor areas in good condition. You mow lawns, trim hedges, weed and ensure that everything looks well cared for – outdoors, on the move and with visible results.
THIS AWAITS YOU
Typical tasks in green spaces.
Which plant and which tasks are scheduled will be determined beforehand during the shift. The contact person on site will explain the equipment and procedures to you.
1
LAWN
Mowing the lawn
With a lawnmower or ride-on mower, you keep lawns short and tidy – after instruction.
2
HEDGE
Trimming hedges and shrubs
You shape hedges and keep paths and sightlines clear.
3
BEDS
Tending flower beds
Weeding, loosening the soil, mulching: you make sure that flower beds look well tended.
4
LEAVES
Remove leaves and cuttings
In autumn, you rake and blow leaves together and dispose of green waste.
5
WATERING
Water the plants
During dry weeks, water flower beds, containers and newly planted plants.
6
PATHS
Keep paths and surfaces clean
You sweep paths, remove weeds from cracks and collect litter on the premises.
In short: Without experience, you will usually start with weeding, leaves and garden waste. Motorised equipment is added after an induction.
Particularly suitable for you if …
you enjoy being outdoors
Fresh air instead of neon lights: You work in the open air.
you want to get physical with yourself
Bending, carrying, pushing: green space maintenance is honest exercise.
you like visible results
At the end of the shift, you can see exactly what you have achieved.
you prefer to work quietly
Little customer contact, plenty of nature: you work with focus on your own or in a small team.
NO TRAINING REQUIRED.
What you should bring with you.
You do not need gardening training. What matters is stamina and care – you will learn the equipment and procedures on site.
Fitness
You spend many hours outdoors being active and lending a hand.
Weather resistance
Sun, wind, light rain: you won’t let the weather put you off.
Reliability
You arrive on time and complete all the tasks of the shift.
Diligence
Clean edges, nothing forgotten: you work neatly, even where no one is looking.
Workwear
Sturdy clothing that can get dirty, and sturdy shoes. Your deployment information will specify exactly what is required.
Safety comes first: You may only operate powered equipment such as brushcutters or hedge trimmers after receiving instruction and while wearing protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety goggles and gloves.
When, where and with whom you work.
Grounds maintenance follows the seasons. So that you know what to expect, here are the key details on timings, locations and the team.
Working hours
Most assignments take place during the day and from spring to autumn. You can see the start time and duration before confirming.
Locations of deployment
Hotel gardens, holiday resorts, residential complexes and company premises in your region. You will receive the address and meeting point with your shift.
Who you work with
You work alone or in a small team. A contact person on site tells you what needs to be done and shows you how to use the equipment.
No pressure: you only accept shifts that fit your schedule. If you like working at a company, you can become a regular member of staff there – with fixed shifts alongside familiar people.
CURRENT JOBS
Vacancies in grounds maintenance.
Here you can find current job vacancies in gardening and green space maintenance. Use the search and filters to tailor the selection. If there is nothing suitable at the moment, reset the filter – then you will see all current jobs.
10 min.
to register
This is how you get your first job in the green sector
Register
A few details and 5 mobile phone photos, no CV required.
Review & Contract
Real people review your documents by the next working day. Your employment contract is created based on your details – directly with the company you work for.
Choose Your Shifts
You can see all available appointments and accept whatever fits. One-time or every week at the same company.
Work & Money
Confirm your hours, done. With Staff-Eins payout, your money is guaranteed – with Blitz shifts, as early as the next working day.
Frequently asked questions about green spaces
Do I need gardening experience?
No. Simple tasks such as weeding or removing leaves can be done straight away. You will learn how to use the equipment after an on-site introduction.
What should I wear?
Sturdy clothing that can get dirty, and sturdy shoes. Protective equipment for power tools is available on site.
Is work carried out when it rains?
Usually, yes, in light rain. In severe weather, the work is postponed – you will receive information about this from the contact person.
How much do I earn?
At least €16 per hour, for every shift. Some employers also pay additional supplements for night, Sunday or public holiday work – you will see this before accepting.
