Gardener/Maintenance

5 days ago

Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand Glenwood South Canterbury Trust Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$55,000 per year

About the role

Glenwood South Canterbury Trust is seeking a full-time Gardener/Maintenance professional to join our team in Timaru, Canterbury. In this varied and hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining the beautiful grounds and gardens across our village cottages and the Rest home.

What you'll be doing

  • Carry out regular mowing, hedging, weeding, and general garden maintenance tasks
  • Assist with planting, pruning, and landscaping projects to keep our gardens looking their best
  • Perform minor maintenance and repair work on buildings, equipment, and infrastructure as needed
  • Provide excellent customer service to all our residents
  • Work collaboratively with the wider facilities and grounds team

What we're looking for

  • Experience as a gardener or grounds maintenance professional would be ideal
  • Strong horticultural knowledge and skills, including plant care and landscaping
  • Ability to operate and maintain various gardening equipment and tools
  • Good physical fitness and stamina to complete manual tasks
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

About us

Glenwood South Canterbury Trust is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing high-quality nursing care in our rest home and additional independent living in our village. We strive to create beautiful and functional spaces that enhance the lives of our residents. As an employer, we are committed to supporting our staff and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

If you're passionate about gardening and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team.

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