Gardener for Luxury Villas – Lake Zurich

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An experienced, reliable, service-minded Gardener for Luxury Villas – Lake Zurich is sought to maintain and elevate the outdoor spaces of private residences and offices. This full-time, on-site role in Zollikon, ZH demands a proactive, detail-oriented professional with solid horticultural knowledge who can work independently, perform mowing, pruning, planting, fertilizing and seasonal garden preparation, monitor plant health, and coordinate with external specialists as needed. Discretion, safety, and a service-oriented attitude are essential, as is the ability to support the maintenance team and manage irrigation systems. English is required, German is an advantage, and eligibility to work in Switzerland is mandatory. Apply in English with a motivation letter, CV, references, and letters of recommendation.

What are we looking for

We are seeking an experienced, reliable, and service-minded Gardener for Luxury Villas – Lake Zurich to maintain and enhance the outdoor areas of our exclusive private residences and offices. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail, solid horticultural knowledge, and a proactive approach to garden care, ensuring that all outdoor spaces reflect the highest standards expected in a luxury hospitality environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens, terraces, lawns, hedges, trees, and planted areas across residential properties
• Perform mowing, pruning, trimming, planting, fertilizing, watering, and seasonal garden preparation
• Ensure outdoor areas are clean, well maintained, and visually appealing year round
• Monitor plant health and identify pests, diseases, or deficiencies
• Coordinate or escalate to external specialists when required
• Operate, maintain, and store garden tools, machinery, and irrigation systems safely
• Report damages, safety issues, or maintenance needs to Facility Management
• Support special projects such as seasonal planting, garden redesigns, or event preparation
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality when working on private properties
• Supporting the maintenance team in all aspects related to the maintenance work

You are/have

• Proven experience as a professional Gardener, ideally in private estates, hotels, or high-end residential environments
• Solid knowledge of plants, lawns, and seasonal garden care
• Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Well organized with good time management skills
   Service oriented mindset with a professional and respectful attitude
• Good skills in English required, German is an advantage
• Eligibility to work in Switzerland is mandatory

What we offer

Join Atrium Group AG and become part of a dynamic and dedicated team where quality, reliability, and service excellence are at the core of everything we do. We offer competitive compensation, stable employment, and the opportunity to work in an exclusive environment with a multicultural and motivated team.
 
Atrium Group AG supports equal opportunities as an employer. All qualified applications are considered when filling vacancies.

Contact Information

If this position sounds like it was made for you, we look forward to hearing from you. Become part of our team and contribute to positively impacting the experience and wellbeing of our clients. Please submit your application in English with a letter of motivation, your CV, references, and or letters of recommendation. We are looking forward to hearing from you!