Gardener/greenspace Worker

**Job description**:
We have an opportunity for a motivated, Gardener/Greenspace Labourer to join our Property team based in Tauranga on a temporary full time basis.

As a Gardener/Greenspace Labourer you will be responsible for the maintenance of gardens, parks and reserves on a reactive or scheduled basis in accordance with contract specifications. This includes, garden maintenance, (planting and maintenance) basic weeding, line trimming, and mulching, pruning, using hedge trimmers and blowers.

Citycare Property is a values-driven organisation that builds, operates, maintains and renews Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We are proudly Kiwi owned and our community-centric values are well aligned to the local and central government customers that entrust us to care for their assets. We take the responsibility of being a good Kiwi company seriously and we are continuously focused on ensuring our company is a force for good - particularly in the area of sustainability, in the broadest sense (social, environmental, cultural and economic).

Our company purpose is to **_Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities_**_. _The social infrastructure we take care of are spaces where communities gather, connect, share a sense of place and pride, or go to receive essential services. We champion and prioritise local people, local businesses and local needs.

Our organisation would not exist if it were not for the wonderful team of people that make up the Citycare Property whānau. People and their safety are at the heart of everything we do. It is a priority for our business to provide opportunities for growth, meaningful career pathways and training. We model and benchmark ourselves to be a world-class service business - this sees us prioritise efficient and effective services, informed decision making and our customers being at the centre of everything we do.

Citycare Property's values of **_We Discover, We Deliver, We Care_** resonate strongly with our team and our customers and have laid an excellent organisational backbone on which to build the future of our business.
- If you possess strong attention to detail, enjoy working in a team environment, have experience in weed eating/edging, are physically fit and are dedicated to providing a high level of service, then we want to hear from you.

**We are looking for people with the following skills and experience**:

- Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
- A National Certification in Amenity Horticulture or working towards preferred but not essential
- Some general gardening experience preferred but full training will be given
- A passion for the outdoors and the environment
- Self motivated and physically fit
- Health and Safety focused with a positive attitude
- Class 1 driver licence and the ability to drive a manual

**Benefits & Culture**

People enjoy working in this team because we offer:

- Ongoing work
- Potential Temp to Perm roles available
- Flexibility
- Excellent training and development opportunities

Now's your chance to be a part of keeping New Zealand green and beautiful.

**All successful applicants will need to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and health and safety induction.