Gardener- Part time
We are looking for someone to join our small team approx 3 days per week. Work is mostly in a team of two occasionally need to work independently.
Work is primarily in central auckland from suburbs like: balmoral, mt eden and epsom though to eastern bay suburbs like: kohi, st heilers and glendowie with some work out east eg: packuranga, howick, east tamaki. Our base is in Glen Innes.
This position would suit someone with some experience as a gardener but we are open to training people on the job as well. The work involves primarily garden maintenance and garden cleanups. We also complete small landscape jobs for our maintenance clients from time to time.We work with a variety of tools like hedge trimmers, chainsaws, weed trimmers, blowers, etc..training and induction is given before each tool is used so you are comfortable and safe. Tasks include such things as weeding, dealing with chemicals for spraying weeds pest and disease, hedge trimming, pruning, mulching, planting and heavy lifting.
Skills required- 2+ years garden experience is an advantage but not necessary.
- Punctual
- Trustworthy
- Good communication and inter personal skills
- Plant identification is desirable
- Eye for detail
- Time management
- Safety conscious
Hourly rate will depend on experience, skills, and competence.
A full drivers licence is required and your own transport to get to base.
We are a smoke-free workplace
A good level of physical fitness is required
Must be a NZ resident