Gardener

The Role:

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Gardener/Lawn Mower to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the upkeep of lawns, gardens, and outdoor areas across various client sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plant, prune, and maintain a wide variety of plants, including trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns.
• Prepare soil by aerating, fertilizing, and removing weeds.
• Ensure the health of plants by identifying pests, diseases, and other plant issues and taking appropriate action.
• Mow, edge, and fertilize lawns and grassed areas.
• Maintain garden tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition and be able to service and repair mowers for minor faults
• Design and implement garden layouts, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of outdoor spaces & Landscaping when required
• Water plants and lawns, ensuring optimal growth conditions.
• Mulch garden beds and ensure proper drainage systems.
• Maintain compliance with environmental and safety regulations, always following health and safety protocols
• Lawn mowing using push and ride-on mowers
• Edging, trimming, and weeding and water blasting
• Blowing and clearing debris from footpaths and driveways
• Maintaining garden beds and plant care & Basic Landscaping
• Operating equipment and machinery safely
• Loading/unloading equipment and traveling to job sites

Skills and Experience Required:

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in grounds maintenance or lawn care
• Experience using lawn care tools and machinery
• Good physical fitness and stamina
• Basic knowledge of plant care and garden maintenance
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or in a team
• A valid driver’s licence is preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and background check
• Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand

Other details:

Location: Whangarei Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay Range: $27– $35 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week, rotating roster including weekends

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