Parks & Gardens Maintenance Officer

Christchurch City Libraries; Bromley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Parks and Gardens Maintenance Officer to enhance the quality of Christchurch's parks and cemeteries. This full-time role involves duties such as mowing, pruning, and ensuring high maintenance standards. Ideal candidates will possess horticultural qualifications, a full driver's license, and a team-oriented mindset. A variety of development opportunities and flexible working arrangements will be offered. This role is perfect for passionate individuals looking to make a positive impact outdoors.

Benefits

Access to training programmes

Flexible working arrangements

Health schemes and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Full driver's license is required.
• Prior experience in similar roles is necessary.
• Grow Safe qualification and truck license preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver maintenance and upkeep to parks and cemeteries.
• Mow lawns using hand and ride on mowers.
• Ensure all areas are maintained to high standards.

Skills

Mowing

Horticultural experience

Team player

Weeding and Pruning

Education

Level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent

Job description

The Christchurch City Council parks team is growing in a new and exciting direction. We want you to be part of our dedicated team.

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

Our goal is to lift and enhance the quality of these beautiful areas - You'll combine your mowing, spraying and horticultural experience that will deliver a high-quality finish to the Parks and Cemeteries throughout our city.

Working in these spaces you will be exposed to a wide range of people, cultures and beliefs that are represented within Christchurch. An openminded, respectful outlook will be key.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As a Parks and Gardens Maintenance Officer you'll be delivering a wide range of maintenance, upkeep, and improvement to Christchurch City's Parks and Cemeteries.

Your duties will include,

• Mowing, hand and ride on.
• Line trimming.
• Spraying, Weeding, Pruning and Planting
• Cleaning BBQs and Water fountains.
• You’ll be a committed team player who is always looking for ways to learn, grow and improve.
• You will be ensuring all aspects of our parks such as turf, gardens and all associated furnishings are maintained to the highest standard.
• You will have a full driver’s license, level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent, or extensive experience in similar role.
• A Grow Safe qualification, class two truck licence and W endorsement would be highly desirable but not essential. CCC will help you gain these qualifications if you do not have them.

We would love to hear from you!

In your application, tell us why you'd love to work within this space and what's driving you to take up this opportunity.

Come and join our team and leave a positive legacy for the citizens of Christchurch. If you're a passionate outdoors person that enjoys variety in your job, is happy to muck in and help out, you'll fit right in.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at [e-mail]

Hours of work -7:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday. There is also a requirement to work weekend and public holidays on a rostered basis.

Position - Permanent, Full-time

Location - This position is primarily based at our Depot based in Bromley

Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $63,408 to $70,454 per annum based on a 37.5 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.