Grounds Maintenance Specialist - Waikato>Hamilton

Do you have experience with ground maintenance, enjoy the outdoors, and want to grow your skills? Treescape is offering an exciting opportunity for three (3) energetic, self-motivated Grounds Maintenance Specialists who are looking for an exciting challenge.

A typical day will include:

• Working on exciting, high-profile projects that really make a difference
• Career progression and onsite training with our in-house training team
• Awesome working hours guaranteed

Your skills and attributes:

• 2-3 years experience in Grounds Maintenance or similar role desired
• Experience working with ride on mowers, remote mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, chainsaws
• Experience with weed spraying (GrowSafe preferred)
• Be a team player with a safety-focused attitude
• Ability to work autonomously and self-manage to meet deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Current and valid driver’s license ability to drive manual is a plus

What we'll offer you:

• Full uniform including work boots
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Awesome hours - Mon-Fri (7.30am -5.30pm)
• Well-equipped, modern machinery
• Competitive package - get paid for overtime

If this sounds like your next career move, then hit the apply button now or email your application to mailto:careers@treescape.co.nz and/or call Madison on 0274042683.

Treescape is New Zealand's industry-leading arboriculture and green asset management provider with over 40 years of experience. We are also proud to be a Hearing Accredited Workplace in partnership with the New Zealand Foundation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This means that all staff who are deaf or hard of hearing are provided with additional support to enable them to do their job to the fullest capacity. Treescape is also an NZ Immigration Accredited employer, which means that we can support visa applications under the Talent Scheme (scroll down for more).

The fine print:

• To be eligible for this position you must currently be living in NZ and have a legal right to work in this country (i.e. NZ Citizenship, be a permanent resident, or hold full working rights)
• Due to COVID-19 restrictions, overseas applications for this position will not be considered.
• Candidates will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing, a medical exam, and Ministry of Justice checks as part of the recruitment process (at Treescape’s cost).
• Treescape fully supports efforts to get New Zealand vaccinated. As such all new hires are required to provide proof of vaccination.
• This is a permanent and full-time position working Monday to Friday 47.5 hours per week. Additional hours and flexibility are generally available.

Treescape is an accredited employer, which means that we can support visa applications under the Talent (Accredited Employer) scheme. That means that if you are in New Zealand, have a valid visa, and are successful in securing full-time work with Treescape, you may be eligible for a Work to Residency visa. If you continue to work for us for 2 years, you’ll be able to apply to live in New Zealand permanently. Want to know more? http://www.immigration.govt.nz/employtalentaccredited.