Team Leader Grounds maintenance

• Permanent Full Time Job 
• Competitive Salary 
• Monday to Friday Work Schedule

AIM Services (AIMS) is a leading provider of full facility maintenance services. We provide a wide range of services to maintain Auckland Council open spaces and buildings.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We seek a true kaitiaki (guardian) to lead one of our ground’s maintenance team based at Waikumete Cemetery in West Auckland. This is a great opportunity to work in an open space and contribute as a leader of the team to make the difference on how our parks and green spaces look.

As a Team Leader, you will make sure that all the reactive and scheduled work assigned to your team is completed by the person with the right skills and knowledge.

You will also have to make sure that all the work is done with a high standard of safety and all the machineries are well maintained and 100% functional. Most of the time will be spent on the field to assist and help the team to ensure high quality outcomes.

The team size varies from 5 to 8 members including mower operators, weed eater operators, experienced gardeners, sprayer operators and assistants.

He kōrero mōu: About you

• Previous experience in horticulture, mowing and grounds maintenance is a must
• Minimum knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting of machineries and tools of the trade.
• A strong Health and Safety focus
• People skills, empathy, right attitude and the ability to build and maintain strong team culture.
• Ability to communicate well and promptly with the reporting managers.
• Ability to deal with customers on site (public relations)
• Confident in using smart phone applications for timesheet approvals, scheduling and emails.
• A clean, full NZ driver's licence is required.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

• An attractive salary
• Training opportunities
• Continuous Career Development 
• Company benefits
• Opportunity to develop a team to make Auckland a world-Class city
• 40 hours working week

Our friendly and collaborative team are committed to making a positive contribution to Auckland’s community, and we’d love for you to come join us! Please contact Marshal Nazareth- Talent Acquisition Consultant on 0211945160 or Marshal.Nazareth@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz with any questions. 

Please note that we will review applications as they are received – so apply now to avoid disappointment.

This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.