Parks Maintenance (Mower Operator)

Overview

Are you passionate about keeping outdoor spaces tidy, green, and welcoming?

Palmerston North City Council is looking for a reliable and motivated Parks Maintenance (Mower Operator) to join our City Parks team.

You'll play an important role in maintaining and developing the city's parks, sports fields, and reserves, helping to ensure Palmerston North continues to be a great place to live, work, and play.

This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday; however, this role may involve work outside normal hours (e.g., weekday evenings or weekend work) as required.

Responsibilities

Mowing, spraying, and weed-eating grassed areas to meet agreed service standards.

Maintaining and developing new lawn areas.

Operating and maintaining tractors, mowers, and other plant and equipment safely and efficiently.

Carrying out litter control duties to help keep our parks and reserves clean and inviting.

Building strong working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and the public.

Following all WorkSafe and Council safety protocols to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.

About you

A current Class 1 driver's license is essential, and Class 2 preferred.

Growsafe and Approved Handler certification is preferred.

Knowledge of amenity turf maintenance and procedures.

Relevant parks maintenance experience is preferred.

Knowledge of machinery care and operation, particularly mowers, would be an advantage.

Good physical fitness, as the role involves frequent manual handling tasks.

About us

Palmerston North (or as we like to call it, Palmy) is a growing, innovative and exciting city.

With small city benefits and big city ambition, Palmy has secured its place on the map as a creative and exciting city, with leading innovation and developments.

We're proud to be a city that includes, supports, connects and uses the talents of the whole community in our pursuit to provide a connected and safe community.

We're also a future-focused city who cares about enhancing our natural and built environment.

Our future looks bright, it looks vibrant and progressive.

What we offer

Competitive hourly rate between :

Experienced and / or Level 3 qualified $

• – $
• / hr

Level 4 qualification $

Plus a 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution (where eligible)

5 weeks annual leave and a community service day

Long service leave after qualifying periods

Paid parental leave benefits

Supportive work environment that values work-life balance

Annual flu vaccinations and subsidised health and eye checks

Onsite café, staff gym and wellness space

Study leave, professional memberships, and fees support

The opportunity to make a real difference in the future of a vibrant, growing city

Benefits

Make a Difference : Contribute to the development of Palmerston North City while enjoying a fulfilling career that positively impacts our community

Professional Growth : Elevate your career through a range of Learning and Development opportunities at Palmerston North City Council.

We do more than just pay you a salary—we have awesome benefits to support you including 5 weeks annual leave.

Applications close :

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all those suitably qualified for this position.

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