About the role
Park workers are responsible for the maintenance and care of parks and green spaces. They often work for municipalities or private companies that specialize in gardening and landscape maintenance. Educational paths can vary from practical experience to vocational training in gardening and landscape maintenance.Responsibilities
Park workers perform tasks such as mowing grass, pruning trees and shrubs, and planting flowers and plants. They are also responsible for the maintenance of playgrounds, park furniture, and paths. During the winter months, their duties may include snow removal and de-icing.Skills and tools
Park workers need knowledge in plant care, agriculture, and an understanding of ecosystems. They use tools such as lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers. Good physical condition, attention to detail, and a sense of aesthetics are important qualities in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are trädgårdsskötsel, fastighetsskötsel and trädvård.