Groundsperson

Groundsperson

2201598

**PROPERTY SERVICES DIVSION**
**TRADE SERVICES**

**_About us/Mō mātou_**

The Trade Services Department at the University of Otago are proud to support New Zealand’s first university by providing the best facilities, services and physical environment in which staff, students and the general public can learn, teach, live and play.

**_The role/Te mahi_**

In this role, you will assist in maintaining the grounds and undertaking any alteration work as directed. Key tasks in maintenance of the grounds include but are not limited to:

- lawn care
- weed spraying
- vandalism repair
- general garden maintenance
- landscaping
- litter removal

At Property Services you will work within a busy team, and with a wide range of people across the University. You will help us to achieve our Property Services vision which is to create and maintain a built environment that encourages and inspires aspirations of excellence for everyone who experiences the University of Otago.

**_Skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako_**
- Suitable practical experience in horticulture, gardening and/or landscaping.
- General knowledge of all materials, equipment and machinery associated with grounds maintenance and alteration work.
- Ability to carry out basic equipment maintenance.
- Strong communication skills.
- Relevant horticultural qualifications.
- Growsafe/approved handler, Heavy Traffic licence, Tractor safety (would be advantageous).
- Strong work ethic, self
- motivated and conscientious.
- Must be physically fit and capable of heavy lifting.

**_Further details/Pūroko_**

If you possess the required skills and would like to join a team committed to maintaining the University grounds to a high standard, we look forward to hearing from you.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent position.

We offer a competitive base salary, on-call and over-time rates, five weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.

More information regarding employee benefits can be found here:
For further information, please contact Graham Marshall, Trade Services Business Manager, via the contact details below.

**_Application/Tono_