Gardener / Grounds Person
We are seeking individuals with a love for the outdoors and a passion for hands on garden and grounds care. Opportunities to join our team exist for both newcomers and experienced gardeners. Ongoing support and upskilling is provided with on job training, industry-leading external training and internal development programs to help you grow and thrive from day one.
WHO ARE WE?Bark is a multi-award winning company specializing in the management and care of significant gardens and grounds throughout New Zealand in an environmentally sustainable manner. We believe in empowering our team to be the best they can be and assisting them to reach their career goals.
YOUR DAILY TASKS MIGHT INCLUDE:- Gardening, from weeding, seasonal detailing, planting and everything in between
- Turf Care, hand and ride-on mowing, weed and pest management, renovations
- Hard surface clearing of leaf litter and debris
- Irrigation installation and repairs
- Minor amenity tree maintenance
- Hedge trimming
- Weed management with organic sprays
- Monitoring for plant pests and diseases
- Conversations directly with our clients and property users, catering to garden requests and queries
- Working within a team, up-skilling and supporting while creating a friendly and productive work environment
- To be passionate about grounds and gardens
- A positive, proactive and hard working attitude
- Great communication and people skills
- Good level of fitness and physical ability and the ability to use outdoor hand and power tools
- Full, clean NZ driver's license and own transport
- First aid and Grow-safe certificates beneficial but we can up-skill the right candidate
- Opportunities to up-skill and progress
- Monday-Friday work week – the weekends are yours!
- Free health insurance for all Bark team members
- All tools, PPE & uniform provided
- You get your birthday off – PAID
For more information on who we are and what we do visit: www.bark.co.nz
Grow your career with Bark today!