Small Plant Operator

Green by Nature; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a Small Plant Operator to join the Queenstown Team. The role covers general green space maintenance across the Queenstown Lakes District, based from Frankton depot, with work across multiple sites.

You will perform weed eating and other small plant tasks such as mowing, edging and spraying. Training on a Ride-on Mower will be provided after you demonstrate mastery of the small plant.

Qualifications

• Ideally, practical experience with small plant equipment.
• Excellent work ethic and a passion for outdoor work.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks within a team.

Responsibilities

• General green space maintenance across multiple sites in the Queenstown area.
• Weedeating and other small plant operation (mowing, edging, spraying).
• Opportunity to train on a Ride-on Mower after time mastering the small plant.
• Follow health and safety practices on site.

Skills

Outdoor work

Team player

Safety conscious

Driver's license

Tools

Power tools

Job description

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Green by Nature - Queenstown, South Island

We are seeking a Small Plant Operator to join our Queenstown Team!

Reporting to the Team Manager you will be responsible for general green space maintenance across multiple sites in the Queenstown area.

This role will be based out of the Frankton depot, but the work will be across the Queenstown Lakes District. Primary role will be weedeating, along with other small plant operation such as push mowing, edging, and spraying. The opportunity to get trained up on a Ride on Mower will be available after a bit of time mastering the small plant.

Experience with power tools, specifically weedeating an asset but not a must.

We are seeking a Small Plant Operator to join our Queenstown Team!

Reporting to the Team Manager you will be responsible for general green space maintenance across multiple sites in the Queenstown area.

This role will be based out of the Frankton depot, but the work will be across the Queenstown Lakes District. Primary role will be weedeating, along with other small plant operation such as push mowing, edging, and spraying. The opportunity to get trained up on a Ride on Mower will be available after a bit of time mastering the small plant.

Experience with power tools, specifically weedeating an asset but not a must.

Who we are looking for:

Ideally, we would love someone who has practical experience with small plant equipment or has experience in a similar role. You'll have an awesome work ethic, with a passion for working outdoors and getting stuck in then you would be a perfect candidate. Other success factors also include:

• A current, full driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual
• A willingness to accept responsibility and ownership of jobs whilst working as part of a wider team - helping out your teammates needs to be second nature
• Fit and able to undertake and complete physically demanding tasks
• Have knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to the job
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Motivated, with a strong desire to get the job done

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 in horticulture. We offer a performance-based salary and you'll have guaranteed hours with the opportunity to increase based on operational demands.

About Us:

Green by Nature is a business which specialises in Sports Turf Management and parks maintenance operating across New Zealand and Australia.

We have over 2000+ 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 and pass a pre-employment drug test.