Green and Leafy Garden Services Ltd is a small garden maintenance business based in Papamoa Beach, working across the wider Tauranga area. Our core business is focused on tidying up peoples over grown gardens, and providing regular garden maintenance to keep them in good shape.
Due to the sudden resignstion of a long standing employee due to a health issue, we are looking for an experienced gardener who can jump into the role and work independently straightaway. There will be just a short period of time working with the manager while training is provided, and regular client properties are introduced. After the training period the successful applicant can expect to work independently for most of the time, but also with a second person on occasion when required.
The work on offer consists of tasks such as hedge trimming, tree pruning, weeding, spraying, laying mulch/bark/pebbles, planting, chainsaw work, and lawn mowing. Just doing what it takes to get gardens tidy and keep them that way.
We are looking for someone with the following experience and attributes:
Previous experience working as a gardener doing the type of work listed above
Fit and able to carry out this job week after week all year
Can go the distance day after day in all weather extremes
Is familiar with the above tasks, and the tools needed to perform them
Has the ability to work unsupervised
Good at problem solving, managing a days work and getting jobs done on time
Can reverse a trailer no problem in tight situations
This is a phsyically demanding job, requiring work to be performed quickly and continuously in the hot summer sun and wet, windy, cold of winter. This is not a cruisy, walk in the park type job. It can be hard work at times requiring a sustained physical effort. If you are not in good physical condition this job is not right for you.
A full drivers license is a must, as is the ability to drive with and reverse a cage trailer through narrow entrances/exits.
A good command of English language is essential for liaising with the manager and clients.
All tools will be provided, and a work cell phone.
A work vehicle with petrol paid for will also be provided to the successful applicant.
This is a Monday to Friday job. No weekend work, no work on public holidays. Hours of work will generally be between 8am to 5pm, although earlier starts and later finishes may be required on occasion. It is expected that between 30 – 40 hours per week will be worked.
Starting pay rate is $30 per hour, and a generous 5 weeks paid annual leave will be given.
Other benefits include:
Wet weather gear provided
Work boots provided after 6 months service
Two week Christmas/New Year break
Start date is immediately.
To apply for this position, please send a C.V. and cover letter outlining previous relevant experience, address and other contact information, and confirm you have a suitable vehicle for the job and where you would park the work trailer at your home to:
or apply through seek.
Please also include contact details for two references.