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Playground Operator

Playground Operator

Recreational ServicesWanaka, Otago, NZ
30+ days ago
Job description

At Green by Nature, we're more than just a greenspace maintenance team - we're passionate about keeping Queenstown, Wānaka and its surrounding areas clean, green and thriving. As a trusted partner of the Queenstown Lakes District Council, we take pride in maintaining the regions parks, playgrounds, gardens, infrastructure, and public spaces. To support our mission, we're seeking a Playground Operator!

What does a Playground Operator do, you ask?

Reporting to the Team Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining the regions playgrounds, sports courts, BBQ, bus shelters, waterways and park furniture. This role is perfect for a handy women or handy man who's able to problem solve and repair different public assets.

Your responsibilities will include;

  • Performing basic handyperson tasks including playground inspections, minor repairs and aeration.
  • Cleaning, refurbishing and maintaining park assets
  • Conducting asset validation to ensure compliance and functionality
  • Supporting the wider team as needed

What we're looking for :

We're looking for someone practical, detail-oriented, and passionate about maintaining community spaces. To be successful in the role, you'll bring :

  • A broad range of handyperson skills with previous maintenance experience being advantageous
  • Playground Inspection & Maintenance Course Level 2 (highly desirable, but we'll train the right candidate)
  • A full current class 1 drivers licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle confidently
  • A strong focus on health and safety and a proactive, positive work ethic
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude; you'll work closely with the community and your wider team
  • Reliability, punctuality, with a can-do attitude and an eye for detail
  • What we offer :

    As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with other professionals, gain further knowledge and experience, and a develop your career in greenspace maintenance. We offer :

  • Guaranteed minimum hours with the ability to increase based on operational demands
  • An annual $300 wellness benefit (after the standdown period)
  • Tools of the trade including a work phone permitted for personal use
  • Opportunities for growth and development in a company thats been an industry leader for over 30 years!
  • Green by Nature is a business which specialises in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have over 2000+ employees and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and experience match, then we want to hear from you. To apply for this role, click 'I'm interested'.

    Please note : In line with our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

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