Grounds maintenance operative in French
In France, this job is advertised as “Agent d'entretien des espaces verts”. To search for jobs in France, type “Agent d'entretien des espaces verts” or “Agente d'entretien des espaces verts”.
- Masculine
- Agent d'entretien des espaces verts
- Feminine
- Agente d'entretien des espaces verts
- ROME code
- A1203
Source: France Travail, ROME 4.0 occupation directory (v61, published 15 June 2026) · Data downloaded on 18 October 2026
Common synonyms
- agent des espaces verts
Official ROME job titles
Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.
- Adjoint / Adjointe technique (espaces verts)
- Agent / Agente d'entretien des espaces verts
- Agent / Agente d'entretien des parcs et jardins
- Agent / Agente technique (espaces verts)
- Aide jardinier / Aide jardinière
- Jardinier municipal / Jardinière municipale
- Manœuvre des espaces verts
- Ouvrier / Ouvrière d'entretien des espaces verts
- Ouvrier / Ouvrière des espaces verts
- Technicien / Technicienne espaces verts
Working as a grounds maintenance operative in France
Grounds maintenance is not a regulated job in France and is open without diploma, but most employers look for the CAPa Jardinier paysagiste, the Bac pro Aménagements paysagers or the BP Aménagements paysagers. The Certiphyto certificate is needed to use plant protection products professionally, and their use is heavily restricted in public spaces. Some machinery requires a CACES or an internal driving authorisation. Search for « agent d'entretien des espaces verts », « agent espaces verts », « jardinier », « ouvrier paysagiste » or « jardinier paysagiste ».
French job profile (in French): Agent d'entretien des espaces verts
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