Green by Nature (formally known as Recreational Services) is proud to be the Waitaki District Council's chosen service provider, entrusted with maintaining the beauty of the region's parks, playgrounds, cemeteries, gardens and public facilities. Blown away by the region's natural beauty and inspired by the Council's forward-thinking vision for the future, we're excited expand our team. We are now looking for a reliable individual to join us as a Response Operator on a permanent, full-time basis.
What does a Response Operator do you ask?
Our Response Operators are versatile, jack-of-all-trades superstars who bring a wide range of skills to the table. They tackle various tasks that keep our public spaces in top shape. Drawing on your background in building, maintenance, or practical handy work, you'll respond to daily callouts to repair council assets. From setting up bollards and fixing broken picnic tables to mending fences and installing park signs, you'll play a key role in maintaining our community spaces. You'll also have the opportunity to take on minor building projects, landscaping, and garden maintenance. Some weekend work may be required for urgent callouts.
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
- Ability to interpret building plans, along with skills in hard and soft landscaping, carpentry, concreting, and machinery operation
- A current, full class 1 driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle is essential
- Experience in managing projects, including planning and client communication
- Self-motivation with a strong work ethic, capable of working independently when needed - 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 alongside professionals, expand your knowledge and experience, and develop your career. We offer regular work hours, a performance-based salary reviewed annually, and a $300 wellness benefit. You'll also receive an annual tool allowance and a 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 across 14 locations nationwide, we've been a strong force in the industry. In 2021, we joined forces with three of Australia's most well-established landscaping businesses—Green Options, Super Gardens, and Skyline Landscape Services.
We are excited to announce that from October 2023, we will be rebranding under a unified name: Green by Nature. Our Group's purpose is to improve people’s lives by building, caring for, and maintaining remarkable green spaces that enable us all to do more of what we love. With over 1,500 team members across New Zealand and Australia, we’re eager to continue our journey—and we hope you’ll be part of it!
Please note: In line with our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will need to pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Published on 26 Aug 2024, 9:04 PM