Aspiring Sports Turf Grounds Technician (Apprentice)

Green by Nature; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit $300

Work phone provided

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Green by Nature is looking for an apprentice Groundsperson to join our team in Hastings. You will help maintain the playing grounds, including mowing, rolling, fertilising, irrigation setup and line marking.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for sports turf, be self-motivated, and be willing to undertake Level 3/4 Sports Turf qualifications. A full NZ driver’s licence with manual capability is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and passion for sports turf grounds.
• Motivated and self-driven with the ability to work autonomously.
• Willing to undertake Level 3/4 Sports Turf qualification if not already qualified.
• Full, clean NZ driver’s licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Mowing and rolling of sports turf to maintain quality playing surfaces.
• Fertilising, irrigation setup, weed eating, spraying as required.
• Line marking and basic maintenance of turf playing surfaces.
• Assisting with covers and pitch preparation as needed for events.
• General grounds maintenance and equipment handling.
• Support preparation for cricket camps and training sessions.
• Uphold safety and complies with the Drug & Alcohol policy.

Skills

Sports turf knowledge

Autonomous work

NZ Driver's Licence

Education

Level 3/4 Sports Turf qualification

Full NZ driver's licence (manual)

Job description

Green by Nature is looking for an apprentice Groundsperson to join our team in Hastings. You will help maintain the playing grounds, including mowing, rolling, fertilising, irrigation setup and line marking.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for sports turf, be self-motivated, and be willing to undertake Level 3/4 Sports Turf qualifications. A full NZ driver’s licence with manual capability is essential.