Vegetation Control Operator

Greenbynature; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Personal phone use

Training opportunities

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking motivated individuals to join our vegetation control team in New Zealand. You’ll perform spray operations and vegetation control tasks, including weed management, plant and pest identification, and organic herbicide application to keep parks and reserves in top condition.

As part of a wider team, opportunities for advancement exist. A passion for the outdoors, a valid NZ driver's licence (manual capable), and commitment to Health & Safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Must love the outdoors and be committed to safety policies.
• Minimum a full NZ driver's licence with ability to drive manual.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the team.

Responsibilities

• Spray operations and vegetation control tasks, including weed management.
• Plant and pest identification and herbicide application (organic where possible).
• General parks maintenance: planting, pruning, mowing, rubbish collection and turf upkeep.
• Prune roses, shrubs and herbaceous perennials; assist in pruning hedges.
• Participate in annual clean-up, including hedge trimming and pest control.

Skills

Outdoor passion

Full NZ driver's licence

Manual driving

Health & Safety

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!

We are looking for motivated, energetic people for our team to take on responsibilities including,(though not limited to) vegetation control tasks in our local parks and reserves.

What does a Vegetation Control Operator do, you ask?

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.

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 minimum current full driver's licence and with the ability to drive manual
• A commitment to upholding our company's Health and Safety policies to keep yourself, your team and your community safe
• 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 (after qualifying period) and a work phone permitted for personal use
• 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 diversified professional full facility, parks maintenance, sports turf, 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 communities.

If you're a motivated individual looking to make impact within a company that has been an industry leader for over 30 years, apply now!

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