Small Plant Operator

4 days ago

Queenstown New Zealand Green Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

Do you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in your work? If so, this is the role for you We are seeking a Small Plant Operator to join our Queenstown Mowing Team, on a fixed term basis due to the increase in grass growth over the Spring and Summer seasons until 31st December

Reporting to the Team Manager you will be responsible for general green space maintenance across multiple sites in the Queenstown area. While your role is primarily edging (on a weed eater), there is the possibility of doing training and filling in on a mower operation for the right candidate, you will also be involved in helping the team with planting, weeding, and spraying, whilst making sure things are kept safe for the public, your team, and yourself.

Who we are looking for:

Ideally, we would love someone who has practical experience with small plant equipment or has experience in a similar role. You'll have an awesome work ethic, with a passion for working outdoors and getting stuck in then you would be a perfect candidate. Other success factors also include:

  • A current, full driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual
  • A willingness to accept responsibility and ownership of jobs whilst working as part of a wider team - helping out your teammates needs to be second nature
  • Fit and able to undertake and complete physically demanding tasks
  • Have knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to the job
  • Excellent relationship building and communication skills
  • Motivated, with a strong desire to get the job done 
What we can offer you:

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with other professionals, gain further knowledge and experience, and develop your career in horticulture. We offer a performance-based salary and you'll work within a motivated and collaborative team

About Us:

Green by Nature is a business which specialises in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have over 2000+ employees and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and experience match, then we want to hear from you. To apply for this role, click 'apply'.

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.

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