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Gardening Supervisor (with Disability Certificate)

On-site in Alcorcón·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 4 Nov)

Afanias

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Work mode: On-site, Alcorcón
Contract: Fixed-term, full-time hours

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

REQUIRED PROFILE
Disability certificate.
Capacity and sensitivity for leading teams.
Regular driver.
Capacity for assembly and irrigation control.
Operation of chainsaw and other machines.
Knowledge of ornamental plants.
Experience in performing gardening works.
Experience in garden maintenance.
We value a phytosanitary handler's license, platform license, working at heights, mechanical knowledge, etc.

The role

The AFANIAS families association was founded in 1964 and works every day to be a leading organization in ID, with social presence and influence, facilitating the autonomy and quality of life of people with ID and their families, responding to their life cycle.
In this context, we are announcing the vacancy for a Gardener at Afanias.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

 Typical gardening tasks: watering and fertilizing plants, pruning trees and shrubs, fertilizing and mowing the lawn, removing weeds from gardens, preserving green spaces and keeping paths free of debris, etc.
 Keeping landscaped areas in good condition.
 Using the appropriate machinery and tools for each task.
 Organizing and cleaning utensils, tools, facilities, and machinery.
 Operating machinery and self-propelled vehicles.
 Performing more delicate work. For example: applying chemical products.
.Experience in management and coordination of work teams.
VALUABLE: CHAINSAW OPERATION.

About Afanias

Afanias is a Madrid-based non-profit association dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families. It provides a wide range of services including early care, special education, vocational training, supported employment, housing, and leisure activities, operating through a network of centers and social enterprises. The organization employs over 800 professionals and is funded in part by EU Next Generation funds.

Industry: Nonprofit
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Afanias is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and its operations are primarily local, so relocation support may be limited.
The organization's work is in Spanish, and roles likely require fluency in Spanish for direct interaction with clients and families.
Afanias offers roles in education, social work, and support services, which may appeal to professionals with a background in disability services or social care.
As a non-profit, salaries may be lower than in the private sector, but the organization emphasizes a positive and energetic work culture.

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