Experienced Grounds/Garden Maintenance Worker

Job ID 22977818
Bay of Plenty, Tauranga
Full-time
Listed on 24 Nov 2025

About this job

Are you a fit, energetic, hardworking person who enjoys working outdoors? A local business based in Tauranga is looking for a full time Grounds/Garden Maintenance worker. We need experienced all-rounder people who can operate, mowers, weed eater, hedge trimmers. Duties include mowing lawns (domestic and commercial), gardening, weed eating and hedge trimming (on a daily average the owner operators can mow a minimum of 20 to 30 lawns per day each). Moving into the summer period the daily workload will increase. This role will involve the occasional weekend to ensure all logged jobs are completed in a timely manner.

We will only have the Christmas/New Year holidays off work and our busy period will begin again for 2026. If you have the energy, skills and experience to fulfil this role, please apply now.

Job Requirements

1- 6 months Commercial Garden/Grounds maintenance exp, noted on your CV ( own home care not eligible) 2- Be able to take care of/maintain the tools 3- Be Drug free to pass Pre-employment and random testing 4- have NO past criminal convictions 5- This is a physically demanding role, so fitness is essential, 6- Have own transport to get to Depot AND at least a Restricted driver license to drive company vehicles. 7- be willing and able to work across all 7 days

The ideal applicant will be able to follow instructions with a keen and willingness to learn quickly, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, work hard with great teamwork.

** pls note that only those shortlisted will be contacted after applying.

Days of work
Mon - Friday, 8am start with the weekends when required (30 hours per week)
Pay Details
$23.50 and more based on skills and experience.
Job Category
Gardeners
Career Level
Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
Driver Licence
Full, Restricted
(Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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