Mower Operator

Recreational Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Green by Nature in Masterton is seeking a Casual Mower Operator for a summer vacancy. You will perform parks and grounds maintenance, ride-on mowing, push mowing, weed eating, and basic equipment care, with training provided if needed.

We value a hard worker who enjoys the outdoors, with a current full driver license (manual preferred), good fitness, basic computer skills, and a commitment to health and safety. Guaranteed hours with potential increase based on demand.

Qualifications

• Experience operating ride-on mowers and small plant equipment is preferred but not required.
• Must have a full, current driver license with ability to drive a manual; class 2 preferred.
• Physically fit and able for outdoor work; not just on a mower.
• Basic computer skills helpful for mowing diaries and safety systems.
• Commitment to upholding Health and Safety policies.

Responsibilities

• General parks and grounds maintenance including ride-on mowing, push mowing, weed eating, and basic equipment maintenance.
• Ensure grounds under care are well presented and safe for the public and staff.

Skills

Ride-on mower

Manual driving

Basic computer skills

Health & safety

Job description

We currently have a summer vacancy for a Casual Mower Operator to join our Masterton team!

What does a Mower Operator do you ask?

You will be responsible for general parks and grounds maintenance with tasks including (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.