Parks and Garden Maintenance Officer

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

**_E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi._**

The Christchurch City Council parks team is growing in a new and exciting direction. We want you to be part of our dedicated team.

Our goal is to lift and enhance the quality of these beautiful areas - You'll combine your mowing, spraying and horticultural experience that will deliver a high-quality finish to the Parks and Cemeteries throughout our city. Working in these spaces you will be exposed to a wide range of people, cultures and beliefs that are represented within Christchurch. An openminded, respectful outlook will be key.

**About the role | Ko te mahi nei**

What's involved? As a Parks and Gardens Maintenance Officer you'll be delivering a wide range of maintenance and improvement work to Christchurch City's parks and cemeteries, helping to ensure their ongoing upkeep.

Your duties will include:

- Mowing using both hand-held and ride-on equipment
- Line trimming
- Spraying
- Weeding
- Pruning
- Planting
- Cleaning BBQs and water fountains
- Rubbish collection

**About you | Ko Koe Tēnei**

Requirements of the role:

- You'll be a committed team player who is always looking for ways to learn, grow and improve.
- You will be ensuring all aspects of our parks such as turf, gardens and all associated furnishings are maintained to the highest standard.
- You will have a full New Zealand driver's license
- Have your Level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent, or extensive experience in similar role.
- A Grow Safe qualification, class two truck licence and W endorsement would be highly desirable but not essential. CCC will help you gain these qualifications if you do not have them.

**Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero**:

- Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm, with rostered weekend shifts.
- Position: Full-time, permanent.
- Location: This position can be based at the Pages Road Maintenance Depot or Cable Street Depot.
- Salary: The hourly rate for this position goes from $31.49 to $34.99 per hour.

**What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?**
- Opportunity to learn from a highly motivated team
- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Annual health checks
- Full uniform provided
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._

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