Response Operator

Green by Nature; Hastings; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Hastings is seeking an individual to respond to callouts for asset repairs and perform a variety of infrastructure works. The role requires skills in landscaping, carpentry, and concreting, along with a current Class 1 driver's license. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the region's public facilities and advance your career with guaranteed working hours and a performance-based salary.

Benefits

Guaranteed working hours

Performance-based salary

Annual wellness benefit

Company phone for work use

Qualifications

• Proven ability across various skill sets like landscaping and maintenance.
• Ability to interpret building plans and operate machinery.
• Self-motivation with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Respond to daily callouts to repair council assets.
• Conduct site assessments for infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to landscaping and maintenance.

Skills

Landscaping

Carpentry

Concreting

Manual Labour

Project Management

Education

Current Class 1 driver’s licence

LBP certification

Job description

Overview

Green by Nature is proud to be the Hastings District Council's trusted service providers, dedicated to maintaining the region's many parks, playgrounds, infrastructure and public facilities. With a rich history dating back to 1992, we have grown into a leading force in the industry, with over 2000+ team members across New Zealand and Australia. We are committed to enhancing the natural environment and supporting the Council's forward-thinking vision for the future.

Responsibilities

• Responding to daily callouts to repair council assets, such as setting up bollards, mending fences, fixing picnic tables, and installing park signs.
• Carrying out a wide range of building and infrastructure work, including manual labour, carpentry, joinery, concreting, and general construction using hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
• Conducting site assessments for minor infrastructure and building projects and preparing quotes for labour and materials.
• Contributing to landscaping, garden construction, and maintenance when needed.
• Supporting other contract teams with flexibility and a willingness to jump in and assist wherever needed.

What We're Looking For

• Proven ability across a range of skillsets such as landscaping, concreting, maintenance, fence repairs along with:
• The ability to interpret building plans and skills in hard and soft landscaping, carpentry, concreting, and operating machinery.
• A current, full Class 1 driver’s licence with manual vehicle capability (essential).
• LBP certification would be highly desirable
• Basic experience in project management, including planning and effective client communication.
• Self-motivation and a strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently when needed - though for the big tasks, our team will be there to support you!
• Physical fitness, with the ability to manage occasional heavy lifting, kneeling etc.
• A commitment to completing all jobs to a high standard, as many people rely on us to keep things running smoothly.

What We Can Offer You

As part of our team, you'll have the chance to work alongside industry professionals, expand your knowledge and experience, and advance your career. We offer guaranteed working hours with the ability to increase on operational demands, a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually, and a $300 annual wellness benefit. Additionally, you will receive a company provided phone for work that is permitted for personal use.

If you're looking at a new opportunity to work with an industry leader with deep rooted history in New Zealand, we'd love to hear from you! Click "I'm Interested" and apply today!

Please note that, in accordance with our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.