Grounds Specialist

**Job Title: Grounds Specialist**
**Location**:Christchurch
**Company**:BGIS
**Employment Type**:Full Time

**Purpose of the Role**

Are you passionate about maintaining outdoor spaces and creating safe, clean, and functional environments? BGIS is looking for a **Grounds Specialist**to help maintain the external areas of our managed sites. This hands-on role is essential to ensuring our grounds reflect the operational excellence our clients expect.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Mow lawns, weed, spray, prune, brush cut, mulch, and complete minor landscaping tasks
- Keep pathways, signage, and outdoor common areas clean and well-maintained
- Assist with light maintenance such as pressure washing, painting, and basic building repairs
- Support trades teams during peak periods or as required
- Perform routine care, cleaning, and servicing of grounds tools and equipment
- Use chemicals and tools safely and responsibly, targeting zero incidents
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, tenants, subcontractors, and colleagues
- Communicate clearly and contribute to a supportive, team-focused environment
- Help with tree pruning, maintenance, and removals under supervision or with contractors

**What We’re Looking For**

**Essential**:

- Hands-on experience in grounds or facilities maintenance
- Confident in safe chemical handling and spraying
- Strong time management and ability to work independently
- Good communication and interpersonal skills

**Desirable**:

- Background in facilities management or military environments
- Arborist experience or an interest in tree care
- Qualifications in landscaping, horticulture, or general maintenance tradesUnderstanding of OH&S and environmental compliance standards

**Why Join BGIS?**

At BGIS, our people are the core of our success. We offer a workplace built on respect, inclusion, and continuous development. Whether you're looking to advance your skills, gain exposure to complex and varied work, or join a close-knit team that values your contribution-we want to hear from you.

Our Key Benefits Include:
✔ **Exposure to a Diverse Facilities Management Landscape**
Work across various sectors, gaining valuable experience and broadening your skill set.

✔ **Comprehensive and Structured Training**
We invest in your professional growth with thorough training programs designed to enhance your expertise.

✔ **Close-Knit, Professional, and Supportive Team Environment**
Join a team that values collaboration, mutual support, and a friendly workplace atmosphere.

✔ **Reward and Recognition Program**
Hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. We appreciate and reward dedication and excellence.

✔ **Opportunities for Engagement**
Get involved in social, CSR, and other committees to make a meaningful difference and contribute to our community.

✔ **Diversity and Inclusion**
We are proud to promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. In 2024, BGIS was awarded Work180’s Most Improved Company for Gender Diversity. Additionally, 3% of BGIS APAC employees identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

✔ **Community Engagement**
All permanent and fixed-term employees are entitled to two paid volunteer days (16 hours) per year.

✔ **Recognition and Awards**
In 2023, BGIS APAC won nine prestigious industry awards.

✔ **Best Places to Work**
Recognized in the 2024 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work, securing 3rd position.

BGIS, with over 10,000 employees globally, leads in facility management, project delivery, energy and sustainability, asset management, workplace advisory, real estate, and technical services. Managing more than 50,000 diverse facilities, including critical environments like data centers, we serve clients across Defence, Healthcare, Government, Higher Education, and Utilities sectors.