Mower Operator

**The Role**

The Timaru District Council is seeking one Mower Operator to join our newly created team. This hands-on position is responsible for the direct in-house maintenance of the Council’s parks and other green spaces. As a Mower Operator, you will upkeep the quality and beauty of our district's greenspaces to make a positive impact.

This job involves maintaining lawns, gardens, and greenspaces using various powered tools, ensuring that all equipment is in good working order and that safety procedures are followed, especially when working near the public. You will undertake mowing, edging, fertilizing, turf maintenance as well as minor repairs when required. You will also be assisting the gardening and maintenance team when required.

We are looking for someone with proven experience with ride-on mowers and tractors in a related role. If you have a passion for horticulture and the skills to maintain and enhance our greenspaces, we would love to hear from you

**The District**

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers, and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting, and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work

**The Organisation**

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.