Gardener/Labourer
GARDENER/LABOURER WANTED!**
We're on the lookout for a **qualified Gardener or Labourer** to join our team in Tauranga, starting immediately! Have the expertise for this role? Look no further, apply now!
**This position will be Monday to Friday 07.00am - 3.30pm based out of the Tauriko branch** and involves working alongside the Horticulture team on a variety of gardening and labouring tasks.
**Key Responsibilities:**- Carrying out gardening duties, including **knapsack spraying** and **vegetation management**
- **Planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, mowing, edging, and watering**
- Maintaining **flowerbeds, shrubs, trees, and lawns** across parks, reserves, cemeteries, and streetscapes
- Undertaking **seasonal planting** (annuals, perennials, bulbs, and trees)
- Spraying tracks and walkways, and **pruning vegetation** to keep paths clear
- Applying **fertilisers, compost, and soil conditioners**
- Assisting with **tree planting and young tree care**
- Pruning small trees and hedges for health, shape, and safety
- Reporting **vandalism, hazards, or maintenance issues**
- Ensuring safe use of **herbicides/pesticides** in line with regulations
- Disposing of waste materials at transfer and refuse stations
- Following **scheduled maintenance plans**
- Keeping **basic records** (planting, chemical applications, inspections)
- Liaising with supervisors, contractors, and members of the public when required
- Performing **basic equipment checks and maintenance** to ensure safe operation
- A qualification in **gardening/horticulture** is essential
- Full Class 1 driver's licence preferred (not mandatory)
- Must be able to pass a **pre-employment drug & alcohol test**
- No convictions
- Positive can-do attitude with no issues in working outdoors
- Can start immediately
To know more about the role, please apply online with a current cv and one of our consultants will be in touch.
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