Vegetation Control Operator

Green by Nature AU; Hastings; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Annual salary reviews

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Green by Nature is looking for an outdoor-focused team member to join our parks and turf maintenance crew in Hastings. The role includes spray operations, vegetation control, weed management with organic herbicides, planting, pruning, mowing and turf care.

You will work Monday to Friday, with a full NZ driver's licence (manual preferred) and a strong commitment to health and safety. The company offers a wellness benefit, annual salary reviews and opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Outdoor experience is preferred but not required.
• Must hold a valid NZ driver’s licence with manual transmission ability.
• Commitment to health and safety policies.
• Desire and enthusiasm to complete every job to the highest standard.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Spray operations and vegetation control tasks as part of parks maintenance.
• Planting, pruning roses, shrubs and herbaceous perennials, mowing and turf care.
• Rubbish collection and general maintenance of landscaped areas.
• Annual clean-up including hedge trimming and pest control.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Full NZ driver's licence

Manual driving

Health and safety commitment

Positive can-do attitude

Job description

If you enjoy working outdoors, possess an awesome work ethic and have your full NZ drivers' licence, then this role would suit you!

About your new role

This position involves spray operations and vegetation control tasks; including plant and pest identification, application of organic herbicide to control weeds, general parks vegetation maintenance, planting, pruning roses, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, mowing, rubbish collection and turf maintenance. You will also participate in the annual clean-up which includes pruning, hedge trimming and pest control.

As part of a wider team, these role present opportunities for advancement and promotion within the business.

Hours are Monday to Friday 6am - 2.30pm Summer, 7am - 3.30 pm Winter

About you

Not only will you have a passion for the outdoors, you will also have:

• Previous experience in a similar role would be ideal but not a necessity!
• A current full driver's licence and with the ability to drive manual
• A commitment to upholding our company's Health and Safety policies
• A desire and enthusiasm to complete every job to the highest standard
• A positive, can-do attitude, that shows a willingness to learn and grow

What we can offer you

As well as being part of a company that has been an industry leader for 30 years, other benefits include:

• An annual $300 wellness benefit
• A performance-based salary that is reviewed annually
• Learning and development opportunities such as internal and external training and the opportunities for advancement within the team and wider company

About us

Green by Nature is a business that specialises in Sports Turf Management, Full Facility Parks Maintenance, Landscaping and Horticulture company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have 2000+ employees, have been an industry leader for over 30 years and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and our communities.

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