Outdoor Mower Operator - Full-Time Grounds Maintenance

Citycare Property; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term contract

Ongoing training

PPE provided

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Citycare Property is seeking a Mower Operator to join our team at Trentham Military Camp in Upper Hutt. In this outdoor, hands-on role you’ll maintain parks, sports fields, and landscaped areas to a high standard, using ride-on and pedestrian mowing equipment.

You’ll work independently within a supportive team, follow safety protocols, and complete routine equipment checks and basic maintenance while meeting contract standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating ride-on mowers or similar outdoor machinery.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NZDF security clearance requirements.
• A full Class 1 driver’s licence.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental practices.

Responsibilities

• Operating ride-on, tractor-mounted, and pedestrian mowing equipment
• Mowing, edging, line trimming, and general turf maintenance
• Maintaining sports fields, open spaces, roadsides, and landscaped areas
• Carrying out routine equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Identifying and reporting hazards, equipment issues, or site defects
• Working safely and following all NZDF site requirements and security protocols
• Delivering high-quality work that meets contract standards

Skills

Ride-on mower operation

Class 1 license

Strong work ethic

Outdoor work in all weather

Health and safety practices

Team player

Right to work NZ

Pre-employment checks

NZDF security clearance

Job description

Citycare Property is seeking a Mower Operator to join our team at Trentham Military Camp in Upper Hutt. In this outdoor, hands-on role you’ll maintain parks, sports fields, and landscaped areas to a high standard, using ride-on and pedestrian mowing equipment.

You’ll work independently within a supportive team, follow safety protocols, and complete routine equipment checks and basic maintenance while meeting contract standards.