Facilities / Security
Christchurch
- BurwoodHospital1 FTE
- 40 hours per week, Mondayto FridayPermanent full time Health New Zealand | TeWhatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and isdedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
- re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity,sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleBurwood Hospital have awell-established Maintenance & Engineering team that maintain the extensivegrounds and facilities at our Burwood campus.
We are responsible forthe day-to-day operation and upkeep of all the hospital building and grounds,as well as responding and resolving problems as they arise.
We also engagespecialist contractors to undertake some tasks alongside our own plannedmaintenance schedule.About youIn this role, youwill be responsible for:Ensuring that thelawns, grounds, plants, trees, paths and roadways are maintained in a tidy,safe and healthy state providing a therapeutic environment for patients andstaff.
Providing advice onlow-maintenance planting options on areas earmarked for redevelopment and tofurther enhance our hospital environment.Nominating andliaising with contractors covering activities not undertaken in-house, such astree felling, contract mowing of selected areas, and carpark maintenance.Supporting the volunteer gardeners and Volunteer Co-ordinator that maintain selected internal garden areas across the campusDeveloping, withManagement, long-term strategies for the upkeep of our grounds and gardens inaccordance with our primary objective of delivering affordable and sustainableground-keeping.Your skills willinclude:Experience working ina similar sole-position environment requiring self-initiative and an ability towork independently.
You- ll ideally have managed commercial lawns and groundspreviously.
A recognisedhorticultural trade qualification, such as a New Zealand National Certificate inHorticulture, Level 4, and an agri-chemical qualification, such as a GrowSafecertificate or equivalent.Excellentcommunication and time management skills and an ability to identify maintenancerequirements through casual observation.
Experience andconfidence using power tools such as lawnmowers, chainsaws, weed eaters andhedge trimmers in a commercial and safety-conscious environment.The ability to positivelycollaborate with staff within and outside the Site Maintenance team on tasksrequiring multiple-trade input to deliver the required outcome.Confidence ingenerating recommendations and investigating solutions that will be of realvalue to the Burwood Hospital environment.Working for HealthNew Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais- the weaving of wellnesses.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcarefor the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZfocuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when theydo their work.It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole systemto reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our commitment to equity,diversity and inclusionWe want to see the real you inyour application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work withus.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formalemployment.If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experiencewas gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) weencourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcomeapplications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.How to ApplyTo view the position descriptionand/or apply for the role please click
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- All applications must besubmitted through our online careers
- portal. If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.Please note, we will be reviewingapplications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advert.