Leading Hand - Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton City Council; Waikato; In loco; NZD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

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Hamilton City Council in Hamilton Gardens is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join the Grounds Maintenance Team. You will help lead a small crew, stay hands-on, coordinate daily work, and ensure the turf, gardens and infrastructure meet the high standards visitors expect.

This 12-month maternity cover role runs Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with some weekend rosters. You will supervise contractors, train staff, monitor safety, and work closely with horticulture, assets, customer

Competenze

• Three years’ relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience supervising or leading staff.
• Level 3 Turf qualification.
• Growsafe qualification.
• New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence.
• Confidence operating mechanical tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams across Council.
• Good computer skills and the literacy and numeracy skills needed to complete records and administration accurately.

Mansioni

• Coordinate the team’s daily work and ensure maintenance programmes are completed on time and to the required standard.
• Work alongside the team maintaining the Gardens, grounds and associated areas.
• Oversee the maintenance of lawns and turf areas, including annual turf renovation programmes.
• Monitor machinery, vehicles and equipment and coordinate servicing, repairs and replacements as required.
• Help ensure water features and irrigation systems are maintained and operating effectively.
• Support the development of rosters for rubbish collection and weekend customer service requirements.
• Supervise contractors and contribute to special projects and asset maintenance.
• Coach and train team members, sharing your knowledge and helping build capability across the team.
• Work closely with our gardening, assets, customer service and events teams.
• Maintain a strong focus on health and safety for the team, contractors and visitors.

Conoscenze

Lead from the front

Staff supervision

Good communication

Computer skills

Formazione

Level 3 Turf qualification

Growsafe certification

NZ Class 1 Driver Licence

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Job Description

He angituatanga: The opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced and practical Leading Hand to join the Grounds Maintenance Team at Hamilton Gardens.

This is a great opportunity to join our highly motivated and passionate team working at one of the City’s greatest assets and world renowned gardens. The Leading Hand plays a key role in the maintenance and management of these famous gardens attracting huge visitor numbers locally, nationally and internationally.

Reporting to the Hamilton Gardens Horticulture and Operations Manager, you’ll help lead the day-to-day work of a team of five while remaining very much on the tools yourself.

You’ll play an important role in maintaining the high standards our visitors expect from Hamilton Gardens, coordinating daily work programmes, looking after grounds, turf, machinery and infrastructure, and helping your team deliver their best work.

What does a day in this job look like?

This is a 12 month maternity cover role. You’ll be working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. (Some rostered weekend may be required)

• Coordinate the team’s daily work and make sure maintenance programmes are completed on time and to the required standard.
• Work alongside the team maintaining the Gardens, grounds and associated areas.
• Oversee the maintenance of lawns and turf areas, including annual turf renovation programmes.
• Monitor machinery, vehicles and equipment and coordinate servicing, repairs and replacements as required.
• Help ensure water features and irrigation systems are maintained and operating effectively.
• Support the development of rosters for rubbish collection and weekend customer service requirements.
• Supervise contractors and contribute to special projects and asset maintenance.
• Coach and train team members, sharing your knowledge and helping build capability across the team.
• Work closely with our gardening, assets, customer service and events teams.
• Maintain a strong focus on health and safety for the team, contractors and visitors.

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

We’re looking for someone who knows how to lead from the front. You’ll be comfortable giving direction and supporting others, but equally happy rolling up your sleeves and working alongside the team.

You’ll bring:

• At least three years’ relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience supervising or leading staff.
• A Level 3 Turf qualification.
• A Growsafe qualification.
• A full New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence.
• Confidence operating mechanical tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• The ability to train others and share your practical knowledge.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams across Council.
• Good computer skills and the literacy and numeracy skills needed to complete records and administration accurately.
• A practical, self-motivated approach and the ability to respond when priorities change or unexpected issues arise.
• A strong focus on providing a positive experience for