Parks & Reserves Maintenance Team Member

1 week ago

Napier, New Zealand Napier City Council Full time

Join our Reserves and Playground Maintenance team at Napier City Council We're looking for a dedicated and multi-skilled professional to help maintain and enhance the beauty of our parks, reserves, and Council Housing Villages. In this role, you'll take pride in ensuring these community spaces are well-presented, safe, and welcoming for all.

You'll be the friendly face of Napier City, building strong relationships with park users and housing tenants while delivering high-quality maintenance services. If you're passionate about creating vibrant outdoor spaces and upholding exceptional standards, this is the opportunity for you

**Responsibilities will include**:

- Mow, edge, and maintain communal grounds in Council Housing Villages.
- Keep lawns well-presented and neat.
- Operate a tractor when needed.
- Perform weed eating and spraying.
- Maintain and inspect playground equipment.
- Dig holes manually for posts, barriers, gates, and signs.
- Clean and care for water features.
- Carry out concreting, chainsaw work, and install barriers.
- Manage litter and rake bark in playgrounds; make light repairs.
- Interact professionally with the public and housing tenants, offering friendly assistance.
- Complete service requests promptly.
- Ensure all equipment is well-maintained and works efficiently.

**To excel in this role, you should possess**:

- 2-3 years’ secondary schooling
- Current drivers licence - Class 1
- Mechanical knowledge and/or experience of machinery maintenance.
- Previous experience as a labourer
- Good verbal communication skills
- Reasonable level of literacy
- Good attention to detail

**About Us**

Join the dynamic team at Napier City Council, where we pride ourselves on excellence, integrity, and sustainability, while delivering exceptional customer and community service. As one of Napier's most sought-after employers, we offer more than just a job. How about exclusive retail discounts, discounted medical insurance, and a generous 5 weeks of annual leave after just 2 years of service?

At Napier City Council, we play a vital role in Civil Defence emergencies, and that means everyone on our team may be called upon to support the response. It's an opportunity to make a real difference in our community.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description - Parks & Reserves Maintenance Team Member
- Department
- City Services
- Locations
- The Depot
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time

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