ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy solutions, operating across more than 40 countries. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for water management, renewable energy production, and large-scale construction projects, positioning itself as a key player in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. With a workforce of over 50,000 employees, it is one of Spain's most prominent multinational corporations and is listed on the IBEX 35 index.

Headquartered in Madrid, ACCIONA offers extensive opportunities for international professionals, particularly in engineering, project management, and sustainability. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, frequently recruiting global talent for its complex international projects managed from Spain. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability makes it a top choice for professionals looking to build a career in the green energy and infrastructure sectors.

Formed in 1997 through the merger of Entrecanales y Távora and MZOV, companies with roots dating back to the mid-19th century. It has since evolved from a traditional construction firm into a global leader in sustainability and renewable energy.

Gardening Specialist

ACCIONA

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Job Description

We are a global company, a leader in the development of regenerative infrastructures that generate a positive impact on society. Our workforce, made up of more than 65,000 professionals and present in more than 40 countries across five continents, contributes to our mission of designing a better planet. We seek people who want to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the greatest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity. Join us in the search for solutions to achieve a sustainable future.

ACCIONA, in its Environment business line, is incorporating a Gardening Specialist into its green area maintenance team in San Agustín de Guadalix, Madrid.

Job Description

Mission:

Perform the specialized gardening tasks necessary to ensure the correct conservation and maintenance of green areas, gardens, and public parks, applying the technical knowledge of the trade and guaranteeing the quality of the service. Contribute to the good condition of the vegetation, associated infrastructures, and the overall image of the green space, working with autonomy, responsibility, and attention to detail.

Functions:

Execute the tasks inherent to the gardening trade with technical mastery: planting, sowing, pruning, hedge trimming, brush cutting, watering, and general maintenance of green areas.

Perform specialized and delicate operations, such as pruning, transplanting, handling sensitive species, or interventions that require precision and experience.

Interpret gardening plans, sketches, and diagrams, understanding the design distribution, altimetric levels, and the location of each species or ornamental element.

Re-layout the garden according to the plan, defining the exact arrangement of species, alignments, distances, heights, and auxiliary elements (curbs, stakes, protections, irrigation systems).

Identify ornamental plant species, both outdoor and indoor, and apply the specific care required for each according to its cycle, time of year, and water or fertilization needs.

Detect symptoms of pests, diseases, or plant physiopathies and correctly apply the necessary treatments, using the appropriate means and respecting the recommended doses of phytosanitary products.

Operate gardening tools and machinery: hedge trimmers, brush cutters, chainsaws, blowers, mowers, scarifiers, etc., performing their basic maintenance and safe use.

Perform reviews and repairs of the automatic irrigation system (solenoid valves, sprinklers, drippers, programmers), as well as irrigation programming.

Contribute to the maintenance of urban infrastructures linked to public parks: furniture, fountains, paths, fencing, and auxiliary elements.

Maintain order and cleanliness in the work area, stockpiles, sheds, and common areas of the service.

Collaborate with the team in daily organization and prioritization of tasks, reporting incidents and proposing improvements.

Candidate Requirements

Requirements:

Previous experience performing tasks similar to those described.
Driver's license (essential).
Phytosanitary handler's license (valued).
Experience and accredited training in the use of trade machinery and tools (valued).
60 hours of OSH training to act as a Preventive Resource (valued).
Training in slope and height work (valued).

We are a company that values diversity as a source of talent and therefore work to promote an inclusive environment in which respect, belonging, and commitment are promoted so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background, or condition. ACCIONA has received the Top Employer 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 certification, which recognizes the Company as one of the best companies to work for in Spain.

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Somos una compañía global, líder en el desarrollo de infraestructuras regenerativas que generan un impacto positivo en la sociedad. Nuestra plantilla, formada por más de 65.000 profesionales y presente en más de 40 países de los cinco continentes, contribuye a nuestra misión de diseñar un planeta mejor. Buscamos personas que quieran marcar la diferencia, promover el desarrollo sostenible y encontrar soluciones a los mayores desafíos globales, incluidos el cambio climático, la sobrepoblación y la escasez hídrica. Únete a nosotros en la búsqueda de soluciones para lograr un futuro sostenible.

ACCIONA, en su línea de negocio de Medio Ambiente, incorpora un/a Oficial de jardinería en su equipo de manteniemiento de zonas verdes de San Agustín de Guadalix, en Madrid.

Descripción del puesto

Misión:

Realizar las labores especializadas de jardinería necesarias para asegurar la correcta conservación y mantenimiento de zonas verdes, jardines y parques públicos, aplicando los conocimientos técnicos del oficio y garantizando la calidad del servicio. Contribuir al buen estado de la vegetación, las infraestructuras asociadas y la imagen global del espacio verde, trabajando con autonomía, responsabilidad y atención al detalle.

Funciones:

Ejecutar los trabajos propios del oficio de jardinería con dominio técnico: plantaciones, siembras, podas, recorte de setos, desbroces, riegos y mantenimiento general de zonas verdes.

Realizar operaciones especializadas y delicadas, como podas, trasplantes, manejo de especies sensibles o intervenciones que requieran precisión y experiencia.

Interpretar planos, croquis y esquemas de jardinería, comprendiendo la distribución del diseño, los niveles altimétricos y la ubicación de cada especie o elemento ornamental.

Replantear el jardín según plano, definiendo la disposición exacta de especies, alineaciones, distancias, alturas y elementos auxiliares (bordillos, tutores, protecciones, sistemas de riego).

Identificar especies de plantas ornamentales, tanto de exterior como de interior, y aplicar los cuidados específicos que requiere cada una según su ciclo, época del año y necesidades hídricas o de abonado.

Detectar síntomas de plagas, enfermedades o fisiopatías vegetales y aplicar correctamente los tratamientos necesarios, utilizando los medios adecuados y respetando las dosis recomendadas de fitosanitarios.

Manejar herramientas y maquinaria propias de jardinería: cortasetos, desbrozadoras, motosierras, sopladores, segadoras, escarificadoras, etc., realizando su mantenimiento básico y uso seguro.

Realizar revisiones y reparaciones del sistema de riego automático (electroválvulas, aspersores, goteros, programadores), así como programaciones de riego.

Contribuir al mantenimiento de infraestructuras urbanas vinculadas a los parques públicos: mobiliario, fuentes, caminos, vallados y elementos auxiliares.

Mantener el orden y limpieza en la zona de trabajo, acopios, casetas y zonas comunes del servicio.

Colaborar con el equipo en tareas de organización diaria y priorización de trabajos, informando de incidencias y proponiendo mejoras.

Requisitos del candidato

Requisitos:

Experiencia previa realizando labores similares a las descritas.
Carnet de conducir (imprescindible).
Carné de manipulador de fitosanitarios valorable.
Valorable experiencia y formación acreditada en el uso de maquinaria y herramientas del oficio.
Valorable la formación en PRL de 60 horas para ejercer de Recurso Preventivo
Valorable la formación en trabajo en taludes y en altura