Sports Turf - Groundsman

Green by Nature AU; Hastings; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Work phone allowed for personal use

Job summary

Green by Nature AU is seeking an apprentice Groundsperson in Hastings to help maintain high-quality sports playing surfaces. Your daily duties include mowing, rolling, fertilising, irrigation setup, weed eating, line marking, spraying and assisting with pitch covers as needed.

The role requires a driver’s license with manual capability, a self-motivated approach, and a strong interest in sports turf grounds. Training through Level 3/4 qualifications is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Passion for sports turf grounds.
• Motivated and self-driven; able to work autonomously.
• Willing to complete Level 3/4 Sports Turf qualification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Mowing and rolling playing surfaces to high standards.
• Fertilising, irrigation setup and weed eating.
• Line marking, spraying and turf maintenance tasks.
• Assist with covers and other grounds prep as required.

Skills

Sports turf knowledge

Self-motivated

Autonomous work

NZ driver's license

Education

NZ Level 3/4 Sports Turf

Job description

As part of our commitment to upkeeping the grounds, we are looking for an apprentice level Groundsperson to join our team.

Hastings boasts stunning grounds that frequently host a range of different sports! This includes but is not limited to Cricket pitches, line marking, sports turf renovations.

About the role

As the Groundsperson, you will be responsible for a range of tasks to ensure the high-quality condition of the playing grounds. Your daily duties will include mowing, rolling, fertilising, irrigation setup, weed eating, line marking, spraying, and providing assistance with the covers as needed.

• Here's what you will need to be successful:
• A strong knowledge and passion for sports turf grounds!
• Someone who is motivated and self-driven with the ability to work autonomously
• Ideally experience in preparation and maintenance of sports playing turf or be willing to do Level 3 and 4 Sports Turf qualification
• A full, clean NZ driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual is essential

Hours: Monday to Friday 7am – 3.30pm and during Cricket camp in January, this turns into a split day to allow for evening work on the cricket pitches.

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. We offer guaranteed hours with the opportunity to increased based on operational needs, a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually, and a $300 annual wellness benefit after completing our qualifying period. You'll also receive work phone that is permitted for personal use.

About Us:

At Green by Nature our purpose is to improve people's lives by building, caring for, and maintaining remarkable green spaces that enable us all to do more of the things we love. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work within a company that has been an industry leader for over 30 years,

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.