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Parks & Reserves General Labourer

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Blenheim, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 30, 2021

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Category
Auxiliary & Support Staff
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
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Downer New Zealand has a proud history that can be traced back to 1870, and today we are NZ's leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment is building long term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions. The key to our success is our people who, on a day-to-day basis, they stand and deliver the company's core values of Excellence, Courage, Collaboration & Integrity across a diverse landscape of markets. We are proud of what we do, and that we support the well-being of the communities we work, live and play in.

About the role:

Downer Open Space Management have an enviable record of delivery to the highest standards in the Marlborough area as part of parks contracts being delivered to a wide range of clients nationwide. Our team are professional, focused on delivery of best practice Horticulture services to our clients and the members of the public.

The role will ensure all Parks, Reserves, Berms and walkway areas covered by the contract specifications are kept in a clean and tidy state through regular litter collection, emptying of bins, weed eating of long grass areas, mowing, gardening and the application of selected herbicides. To also assist other team members as required on various tasks. You will also ensure a high level of safety is adhered to in order to protect the public, other team members, and themselves. If you are interested - we are keen to talk to you!

You may be required to work overtime hours or away from home if requested, reasonable notice will be given.

About you:

Our ideal candidate will have
  • Full drivers licence, HT an advantage
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills, (ability to complete time and run sheets, and some technical literacy to operate hand held electronic recording devices)
  • Ability to plan daily works , operate and maintain machinery without supervision
  • Some experience with weed eaters, and hedge trimmers
  • Current grow safe certificate an advantage
  • Self-motivated, energetic, proactive and results-orientated
  • Co-operative and uses initiatives
  • Great communication skills and experience dealing with customers

What we offer:

A role with us can advance your career and expand your skills. We offer you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture, and be part of a great team, working in a collaborative environment. We provide comprehensive training to meet the stringent criteria of our industry, a competitive remuneration package reflective of your skills and experience, and all the tools of trade you need to do your job.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to www.downercareers.co.nz and enter reference number 583161 to apply.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

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