Green by Nature (formally Recreational Services) are exceptionally proud to be the Central Hawkes Bay District Council service provider to maintain the region's parks, reserves, playgrounds and cemeteries. Like many others, we have been blown away by the region's natural beauty and are excited by the Council's vision for the future. As part of our commitment to upkeeping the district, we are looking for a Response Operator to join our awesome CHB team!
What does a Response Operator do you ask?
Our Response Operators are like jack-of-all-trades superstars. They've got the skills and know-how to handle any job that comes their way, drawing from their experience in building and practical handy work. As a Response Operator, you'll attend daily callouts to repair council assets, from setting up bollards to fixing broken picnic tables, fences, or installing park signs. Additionally, you may be involved in minor building works, landscaping, and garden maintenance. Some weekend work may be required to attend urgent call outs.
Skills And Experience
You'll be using your practical skills which you may have gained from working in an outdoors role, involved in building, or related industries.
Be able to interpret building plans, hard and soft landscaping skills, carpentry, concreting, and machinery operations.
A current, full class 1 driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle is essential.
Have experience and confidence to manage projects, including planning of work and ongoing communication with our clients.
You'll need to be self-motivated with a great work ethic and be able to work alone at times - for the big jobs, you've got the support of our team to help out!
Physically fit and be able to manage some heavy lifting at times.
A desire to complete all jobs to a high standard of work - there's a lot of people depending on us to keep things in working order!
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 regular work hours, a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually, and a $300 wellness benefit. You'll also receive an annual tool allowance and work phone.
About Us
Since 1992, Recreational Services has been dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces across New Zealand. With over 700 employees in 14 locations nationwide, we've been a strong force in the industry. In 2021, we came together with three of the most well-established landscaping businesses in Australia – Green Options, Super Gardens, and Skyline Landscape Services.
We are excited to announce that from October 2023, we will be rebranding to operate under one new, single brand, 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. With over 1500 team members across New Zealand and Australia, we're excited to continue our journey and we hope for you to join us!
In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.
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