Parks Maintenance Assistant x 3
Want a job where Invercargill gardens are your office?
We are seeking three permanent full-time Parks Maintenance Assistants to join our dynamic Parks Operations team. With your genuine interest in horticulture and passion for working outdoors with plants, you will be responsible for all aspects of ornamental, horticultural, general gardening and maintenance work in Invercargill and surrounds.
Our ideal candidate will have;
- A full New Zealand driver's licence - Class 1 with confident manual driving skills
- A formal horticultural qualification is desirable however is not essential
- Prior experience and a passion for horticultural activities
- The ability work unsupervised and follow health and safety requirements
- A good level of fitness and agility
- Motivation to do a great job and commitment to best practice
Your commitment to get the job done will mean you have the flexibility to work extra hours and weekends as required. We'll provide your tools, and dare we say it, wet weather gear and can offer you encouragement to further develop your skills.
If you are looking for an opportunity where you will not only contribute to the improvement of our region but also make a real-life difference to the community, then apply today.
At Invercargill City Council we pride ourselves on our values - positivity, respect, responsibility and above and beyond. Finding the right fit for our team is really important to us and we work hard to provide an environment reflective of these values.
The Invercargill City Council is committed to the wellbeing and protection of children, the elderly and vulnerable adults. As a component of this role involves interaction with one or more of the above groups, as part of the assessment of candidates, we will require Police Vetting as per the Children's Act 2014 and a Pre-employment Alcohol and Drug Screening test to ensure we are providing a safe environment for our customers and members of the public.
For more information please see the full job description or contact the Invercargill City Council on 03 2111 777.
Applications close Tuesday 8 December 2020
Please note, all applicants will need to have the right to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, only those who meet our criteria will be contacted.
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