Grounds Person
About this job
A Wellington Employer is looking for a Grounds Person to join their team based out of their Petone Branch.
Your daily activities will involve basic horticulture maintenance within landscapes, annual planting and spray maintenance. Work will include using various tools from hand tools to small power tools. You will be working a minimum of 40 hours a week however flexibility is a must as there is the occasional time where you may have to work night shift or be called in to assist in afterhours call outs. About you You’ll demonstrate strong initiative and a proactive mindset, thriving in a dynamic environment while contributing to running a temperamental yet highly performing roading network.
The Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to a range of other great benefits such as:
• Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones • BP fuel discounts • Job security, professional development and career progression opportunities • Access to family scholarship programmes to support their tertiary study • Excellent discounts at a wide range of retailers • Access to free confidential counselling and support services for you and your family
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please contact us now!
Job Requirements
To be successful in this role you will ideally have the following:
• A minimum of Class 1 full licence, Class 2 preferable • Basic horticulture skills preferred. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. • Able to perform physically demanding tasks. • Be reliable and trustworthy. • Proactive around Health and Safety. • And of course you will be a team player, have an eye for detail, and a can-do attitude. • Preferably hold a Grow safe certification and be comfortable working with chemicals. • Be confident working on State Highways in proximity to traffic. • Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in road construction and the ground space is desired although not essential. • Must be able to pass pre-employment MOJ check and Drug Test.
- Days of work
- To be Confirmed (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- TBD
- Job Category
- Gardeners
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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To apply for this job please phone 0800 779 009 and quote Job ID 22979329
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