Full Time
Do you have qualifications in the turf industry, hands-on experience, and a passion for green space? Are you experienced with plant and machinery and able to lead a team? Our team based at Ohakea Airforce base has a role for you.
Te kowhiringa | The Opportunity
Spotless Facilities Services (a Downer Company) delivers a range of Facilities Maintenance and Management Services to the New Zealand Defence Force. We have a leadership opportunity based at the Ohakea Airforce base to manage our grounds services including mowing, gardening, tree maintenance, landscaping, sports turf maintenance, spraying, curb and gutter maintenance, and plant pest control. You will be responsible for managing the timely, cost-efficient, and safe delivery of our planned and reactive maintenance activities on site. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this role forms part of the Site Leadership team and is the driving force behind managing our grounds team and services to deliver for our customer.
You will also be responsible for:
Driving a lived experience (active engagement) of Zero Harm at the site.
Scheduling and planning the workloads of the grounds team and subcontractors to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective job completion.
Providing direction and leadership to the Grounds and Gardening teams.
Being 'hands-on' - this role will be required to be onsite completing/leading jobs, directing the teams, ensuring job quality and completeness, and auditing work to ensure it meets contracted outcomes.
Developing robust resource and continuity plans to manage servicing to critical assets.
Ensuring work orders are updated timely and accurately in our works management system.
Developing strong collaborative customer relationships and ensuring customer interactions are positive and constructive.
Nga pukenga matua | Important Skills
You will be a hands-on and authentic leader with strong communication skills. You will also bring with you:
NZ Level 4 Turf Management or appropriate industry or tertiary qualifications in the areas of amenity landscaping, horticulture, or turf management.
A minimum of 5 years' experience successfully leading a Grounds team.
Experience with various types of machinery and equipment - tractors, mowers, vehicles, and small plant.
Working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
Experience in reading and interpreting irrigation, turf, and maintenance plans.
Being physically fit, conditioned, and agile.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple demands.
Must be computer literate and able to use MS Outlook and MS Excel.
Must hold a current full driver's licence.
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki konei | Why you will enjoy working here
A role with Spotless 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 can also offer:
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes.
Internal promotion encouraged, training, and development on offer.
Discounts for insurance, retail stores, gym memberships, and more!
Me pehea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 714833.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical, and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
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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