Grounds & Turf Technician Apprentice

Turftech; Howick; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship opportunities

Training provided

Competitive salary

Job summary

Turftech is seeking a reliable Groundsperson to join the Howick College grounds maintenance team. This hands-on role maintains turf, gardens, and outdoor areas to keep the school tidy and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors.

You will mow, line-mark, aerate, fertilize, prune, and plant, under the guidance of senior staff, with a focus on safe, sustainable turf management. We offer on-the-job training and a Turf Management apprenticeship path.

Qualifications

• Interest in horticulture, landscaping, and turf management.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the industry.
• Ability to work in a team and follow directions.
• Physical stamina for outdoor work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with maintenance and care of turf, gardens, and landscapes.
• Mowing, line-marking, aeration, fertilization, and pest control.
• Planting, pruning, and tree care under senior staff guidance.
• Monitoring plant health and assisting with solutions.
• Operating and maintaining horticultural and turf equipment.
• Learning sustainable turf management practices.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Turf maintenance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Stamina

Job description

Turftech is seeking a reliable Groundsperson to join the Howick College grounds maintenance team. This hands-on role maintains turf, gardens, and outdoor areas to keep the school tidy and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors.

You will mow, line-mark, aerate, fertilize, prune, and plant, under the guidance of senior staff, with a focus on safe, sustainable turf management. We offer on-the-job training and a Turf Management apprenticeship path.