Roadside Grounds Technician - Horticulture & Maintenance

JobSpace; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Career progression opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

The Wellington Transport Alliance is seeking three keen Groundspersons to join the Open Space Management team in New Zealand. You will perform basic horticulture maintenance within landscapes, assist with annual planting and spray maintenance, and use a range of hand and small power tools on site.

Working a minimum of 40 hours per week, you will demonstrate reliability and a proactive safety mindset while supporting roading network upkeep near traffic. Training provided.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Class 1 full licence, Class 2 preferable.
• Basic horticulture skills preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Be reliable and trustworthy.
• Proactive around Health and Safety.
• Be a team player with an eye for detail and a can-do attitude.
• Preferably hold a Growsafe certification and be comfortable working with chemicals.
• Be confident working on State Highways in proximity to traffic.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in road construction and groundspace is desired though not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic horticulture maintenance within landscapes.
• Assist with annual planting and spray maintenance.
• Use hand tools and small power tools on site.
• Work on State Highways near traffic with safety.
• Contribute to open space and roading network maintenance.

Skills

Horticulture basics

Class 1 license

Class 2 license

Communication skills

physically capable

Health and Safety mindset

Team player

Attention to detail

Growsafe certification

Chemicals handling

Highway work safety

Job description

The Wellington Transport Alliance is seeking three keen Groundspersons to join the Open Space Management team in New Zealand. You will perform basic horticulture maintenance within landscapes, assist with annual planting and spray maintenance, and use a range of hand and small power tools on site.

Working a minimum of 40 hours per week, you will demonstrate reliability and a proactive safety mindset while supporting roading network upkeep near traffic. Training provided.