Mower Operator

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Green by Nature is seeking a full-time Mower Operator in Masterton to join its outdoors-first team. You’ll perform parks and grounds maintenance, including ride-on and push mowing, weed eating, and basic equipment maintenance, with training provided if needed, and you’ll keep public spaces well presented and safe. A hard-working, positive attitude and a passion for outdoor work are essential; ride-on mower experience helps but isn’t required. A full current license with manual ability is required, ideally Class 2, and you must be physically fit and able to use basic computer tools for diaries and safety systems. Pre-employment drug testing applies; benefits include guaranteed hours, potential wage growth, a $300 wellness benefit, and a work phone. To apply, click apply and show your licensing, safety mindset, and reliability.

If you enjoy working outdoors, possess an awesome work ethic and have your full licence, then this role would suit you! We currently have a vacancy for a Mower Operator to join our Masterton team!

What does a Mower Operator do you ask?

You will be responsible for general parks and grounds maintenance with tasks including (and we will train you if you're not an expert), ride on mowing, push mowing, weed eating and basic mechanical maintenance of your equipment. In a nutshell, your job is to ensure the grounds you look after are well presented, all whilst keeping things safe for the public, your team, and yourself.

Who we are looking for:

Ideally, we would love someone who has experience operating ride-on mowers and small plant equipment, however, this is not a must. As long as you are a hard worker, with a passion for working outdoors and getting stuck in, then you would be a perfect candidate. Other success factors include:

• A full, current driver license with the ability to drive a manual. Even better if you have a class 2!
• The work we do is on display to the public so a desire to complete all tasks to the highest standard
• Physically fit and able - you won't just be sitting on a mower every day!
• Basic computer skills will be beneficial to use our mowing diaries and safety systems
• A commitment to upholding our company's Health and Safety policies
• A positive, can-do attitude, that shows a willingness to learn and grow

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. We offer guaranteed hours with the opportunity to increase based on operational demands, a performance-based wages that are reviewed annually, and a $300 annual wellness benefit, after qualifying period and a work phone, permitted for personal use.

About us:

At Green by Nature, our group purpose is to improve people’s lives by building, caring for, and maintaining remarkable green spaces that enable us all to do more of the things we love. We specialise in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company, operating from Whangarei down to Wanaka. We have over 2000+ employees across the New Zealand & Australia, and we 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'.

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.