Mower Operator

Green-By-Nature-Nz; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a Mower Operator to join our Canterbury parks and grounds team. You will handle ride-on mowing, push mowing, weed eating, and basic equipment maintenance, with training provided if needed. The role focuses on keeping public spaces well presented and safe for everyone.

Experience with ride-on mowers is ideal, but a can-do attitude and willingness to learn are valued. A current manual driving license is required, and class 2 would be a bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience operating ride-on mowers preferred but training provided.
• Full, current manual driving license required; class 2 is a bonus.
• Commitment to safety and high standards, outdoors work.
• Physically able to perform active outdoor tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate ride-on and push mowers for parks and grounds.
• Carry out weed eating and basic equipment maintenance.
• Ensure grounds are well presented and safe for public access.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Ride-on mower operation

Manual driving license

Physically fit

Basic computer skills

Health and safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Education

None

Tools

Mowing diaries

Safety systems

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Seeking a Mower Operator that will be responsible for general parks and grounds maintenance. Tasks include (and we will train you if you're not an expert), ride on mowing, push mowing, weed eating and basic mechanical maintenance of your equipment. In a nutshell, your job is to ensure the grounds you look after are well presented, all whilst keeping things safe for the public, your team, and yourself.

Who we are looking for:

Ideally, we would love someone who has experience operating ride-on mowers and small plant equipment, however, this is not a must. As long as you are a hard worker, with a passion for working outdoors and getting stuck in, then you would be a perfect candidate.

Other success factors include:

• A full, current driver license with the ability to drive a manual. Even better if you have a class 2!
• The work we do is on display to the public so a desire to complete all tasks to the highest standard
• Physically fit and able - you won't just be sitting on a mower every day!
• Basic computer skills will be beneficial to use our mowing diaries and safety systems
• A commitment to upholding our company's Health and Safety policies
• A positive, can-do attitude, that shows a willingness to learn and grow

What we can offer you:

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with other professionals, gain further knowledge and experience, and develop your career.

We offer guaranteed hours with the opportunity to increase based on operational demands.

About us:

At Green by Nature, our group purpose is to improve people’s lives by building, caring for, and maintaining remarkable green spaces that enable us all to do more of the things we love. We specialise in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company, operating from Whangarei down to Wanaka.

We have over 2000+ employees across the New Zealand & Australia, and we are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and experience match, then we want to hear from you.

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.