Mower Operator

Green By Nature; Henderson-Massey; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Guaranteed hours

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Green By Nature is looking for a Mower Operator to join our Auckland Toru team. The successful candidate will maintain parks and grounds in the Waitakere area, perform mowing and weed-eating, and assist with basic equipment maintenance. A Class 2 license and willingness to work outdoors are essential.

We value a hard-working, positive attitude and a commitment to health and safety, with opportunities for training and career progression within a community-focused company.

Qualifications

• Full, current driver license with ability to drive a manual and a class 2 license.
• Enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in a job well done.
• Basic computer skills will be beneficial.
• Commitment to Health and Safety policies.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Mow and weed eat in Waitakere area.
• Carry out basic mechanical maintenance of equipment.
• Keep grounds well presented and maintained.
• Assist with general parks and grounds maintenance.

Skills

Class 2 license

Manual driving

Outdoor work

Basic computer skills

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Ride-on mower

Small plant tools

Job description

If you enjoy working outdoors, possess an awesome work ethic and have a class 2 drivers' licence, then this role would suit you! We currently have a vacancy for a Mower Operator to join our high-performing Auckland Toru team.

What does a Mower Operator do you ask?

You will be responsible for general parks and grounds maintenance with activities in the Waitakere area including (and we will train you if you're not an expert), mowing, weed eating, basic mechanical maintenance of plant and ensuring that the grounds always look well presented. This is a varied, physical role upkeeping our local community, where you will be a highly valued member of the team!

Who we are looking for

Ideally we would love someone who has experience operating motorised ride-on mowing equipment and other 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 and a class 2 license.
• Enjoy working outside and get great satisfaction from a job well done!
• Basic computer skills will be beneficial.
• A commitment to upholding our company's Health and Safety policies.
• A positive, can-do attitude, that shows a willingness to learn and grow.

Here's what we can offer you:

Along with working within a company that has been an industry leader for more than 30 years, you will receive:

• Guaranteed hours with the possibility of increasing based on operational demands
• Annual $300 wellness benefit (after qualifying period)
• The opportunity to work in a role that gives back to your local community
• Internal and external learning and development opportunities with the ability to progress your career
• The opportunity to be part of a fantastic team and an inclusive culture

About Us

Green by Nature is a business which specialises in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have over 2000+ employees and 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 and pass a pre-employment drug test.