Sports Turf - Groundsman

Green by Nature; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit $300

Work phone provided

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Green by Nature is looking for an apprentice Groundsperson to join our team in Hastings. You will help maintain the playing grounds, including mowing, rolling, fertilising, irrigation setup and line marking.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for sports turf, be self-motivated, and be willing to undertake Level 3/4 Sports Turf qualifications. A full NZ driver’s licence with manual capability is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and passion for sports turf grounds.
• Motivated and self-driven with the ability to work autonomously.
• Willing to undertake Level 3/4 Sports Turf qualification if not already qualified.
• Full, clean NZ driver’s licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Mowing and rolling of sports turf to maintain quality playing surfaces.
• Fertilising, irrigation setup, weed eating, spraying as required.
• Line marking and basic maintenance of turf playing surfaces.
• Assisting with covers and pitch preparation as needed for events.
• General grounds maintenance and equipment handling.
• Support preparation for cricket camps and training sessions.
• Uphold safety and complies with the Drug & Alcohol policy.

Skills

Sports turf knowledge

Autonomous work

NZ Driver's Licence

Education

Level 3/4 Sports Turf qualification

Full NZ driver's licence (manual)

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.

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