Mower Operator (Premier Parks)
At Green by Nature, we're more than just a greenspace maintenance team; we're passionate about keeping Queenstown and its surrounding areas clean, green and thriving. As a trusted partner of the Queenstown Lakes District Council, we take pride in maintaining the regions parks, playgrounds, gardens, infrastructure, and public spaces. To support our mission, we're seeking a Mower Operator specifically for our Premier Parks.
What You’ll Do:
As a Mower Operator (Premier Parks), you'll be responsible for the scheduled mowing of various parks across the Queenstown Lakes District. The role includes:
- Regular mowing and maintaining of Premier parks across the Queenstown Lakes District to ensure optimal, high quality grass care
- Performing weed eating, edging, and general maintenance upkeep to keep all areas looking pristine
- Conducting routine maintenance on equipment to ensure it remains in excellent working condition
- Ongoing care of parks to meet the highest standards of presentation and client specifications
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for experienced mower operators with a strong work ethic and a passion for maintaining green spaces. Ideal candidates will have:
- A solid track record of experience working in outdoor space maintenance including working with small plant and ride-on mowers
- Able to competently and safely operate commercial ride on mowers and lawn maintenance related machinery including carrying out basic level maintenance
- A full, current driver’s licence with manual driving capability being essential (Class 2 is also favourable)
- Physical fitness for the demands of parks maintenance and mower operator duties
- Basic computer skills for logging equipment maintenance and reporting tasks
- Commitment to our Green by Nature Health and Safety policies
- A positive, can do attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
Here's what we can offer you:
Along with working within a company that has been an industry leader for more than 30 years, you will receive:
- A performance-based remuneration ($28 - $34 per hour) based on experience that is reviewed annually
- Guaranteed 32 hours work per week with the possibility of additional hours based on operational demands
- Annual $300 wellness benefit (after qualifying period) and a work phone permitted for personal use
- The opportunity to work in a role that gives back to the local community
- Internal and external learning and development opportunities with the ability to progress your career
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'.
Please note, according to the companies Drug & Alcohol Policy and Security Policy, the successful applicant will be required to undertake and pass a pre-employment drug test.
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