Mower Operator - Fixed Term

Green by Nature; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Tool allowance

Work phone

Annual salary review

Training opportunities

Job summary

Recreational Services in the Waitaki region is seeking a Mower Operator to join our outdoors-focused team. You will perform mowing, weed eating, and general parks maintenance, with training provided as needed.

A full NZ driver license (manual preferred, class 2 a bonus), reliability, fitness for outdoor work, and basic computer skills are required. We offer a wellness benefit, tool allowance, a work phone, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have a full, current NZ drivers license with the ability to drive a manual.
• Reliable and motivated with a positive attitude.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Mowing and weed eating to maintain grounds.
• Carry out basic mechanical maintenance of plant.
• Ensure grounds are well presented.
• Participate in general parks and grounds maintenance as part of a team.

Skills

Full NZ driver9s license

Manual transmission

Outdoors oriented

Basic computer skills

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

If you enjoy working outdoors, possess an awesome work ethic and have your full NZ drivers' licence, then this role would suit you! We currently havea vacancy for a Mower Operator to join our high-performingWaitaki team.

What does a mower operator do you ask?

You will be responsible for general parks and grounds maintenance with activities 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:

Not only will you be reliable and motivated, but you will also have:

• A full, current driver license with the ability to drive a manual - even better if you have 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.

What we can offer you

As well as being part of a supportive and family-oriented company, other benefits include:

• An annual $300 wellness benefit.
• An annual tool allowance and work phone.
• A performance-based salary that is reviewed annually.
• Learning and development opportunities such as internal and external training and the opportunities for advancement within the team and wider company.

About us

Recreational Services are a business which specialises in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company, operating across New Zealand. We have 550 plus 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 a pre-employment drug test.