Are you an awesome all-rounder with broad skills in greenspace maintenance? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are currently seeking a dynamic Grounds Person to join our high-performing Thames team. This is a full-time permanent position, based either in Thames or Whitianga.
What does the role involve?
Along with ensuring a high level of health and safety is adhered to, as a Grounds Person you will be involved in:
- Turf maintenance, including mowing, fertilising, spraying and tractor work
- Line marking
- Reserve/park mowing and edging, including ride-on mower operations
- General park maintenance, including gardens and facilities
About you
- You must have National Certificate in Sports Turf Management level 3 or 4 and have a minimum of 2 years proven experience maintaining sports fields and turf cricket wickets
- You will be passionate about sports turf, especially preparation of cricket pitches, have energy to burn, self-driven and have a strong work ethic with a can-do attitude
- You will have effective communication skills to liaise with key stakeholders and clients
- You will have a strong attention to detail with well-planned organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously
- You must have a current, full driver license - even better if you have class 2!
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 as a Grounds Person. We offer regular work hours, a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually, and a $300 wellness benefit. You'll also receive an annual tool allowance and work phone.
About us
Recreational Services are a business which specialises in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company, operating across New Zealand. We have 550 plus 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.
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