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Botanical gardener

Mairie de Menton · Local government

En français : Jardinier botaniste

This job in plain words

You help look after the plant collections of the Direction des Jardins d'exception in Menton. You also help show these collections to the public.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. A person who has not passed a civil service exam can be hired, because the grade is an entry grade in category C (adjoint technique).

Category
Category C (staff)
Diploma
Not stated
Contract
Civil servants and contract staff. A contract employee can be hired for one year at most, renewable up to 2 years in total.

The profile they want:

  • In-depth knowledge of horticulture and botany.
  • Knowledge of Mediterranean climate flora.
  • Knowledge of biodiversity and differentiated management.
  • Pruning, planting and weeding techniques.
  • Health and safety rules for public buildings (ERP).
  • Basic English (A1, A2).

What you would do

  • Maintain sites according to their landscape and ecological qualities.
  • Carry out seasonal and topiary pruning.
  • Monitor plant health and act when problems appear.
  • Keep equipment and access safe for the public.
  • Welcome and guide visitors.
  • Run workshops and guided tours of the gardens.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website by sending your CV and cover letter to the Mairie de Menton.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Category C post, no management duties.
  • Post vacant from 1 December 2026.
  • Remote work is not stated in the offer.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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