Landscaping - General Landscaper

Citycare Property is a values-driven organisation that builds, operates, maintains, and renews Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We are proudly Kiwi owned, and our community-centric values are well aligned to the local and central government customers that entrust us to care for their assets. We take the responsibility of being a good Kiwi company seriously and we are continuously focused on ensuring our company is a force for good - particularly in the area of sustainability, in the broadest sense (social, environmental, cultural, and economic).

We are looking for an Experienced Landscaper who will be essential in ensuring the maintenance and enhancement of our community spaces in Christchurch. 

In this role, you will be essential in ensuring the upkeep and enhancement of our community spaces. You'll work closely with clients and the public to create a positive community experience, while also training and mentoring the horticultural team to maintain high standards of care. Your expertise will be key in optimising the use of equipment, tools, and processes, and you'll be responsible for the proper maintenance of our fleet, plant, and equipment. Additionally, you'll coordinate and oversee both reactive and scheduled horticultural tasks to support the wellbeing of the community. 

Key skills & experience  

• Working towards Horticulture Level 4 qualification (would be advantageous) 
• Minimum 3 years previous experience in the industry
• Effective communications with team members.
• Reliable and positive attitude, with a strong commitment to Health & Safety protocols.
• Genuine passion for horticulture and a dedication to the quality of work.
• A commitment to promoting inclusion and compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Strong work ethic and a genuine desire to enhance the wellbeing of our communities.
• Operate excavator and other small plant
• Operate and maintain plant
• Transportation of materials
• Liaise with public, and customers 
• Wheels and Tracks Licence Endorsements 

Benefits 

• Working full-time between Monday – Friday with no day the same and lots of variety working in different environments
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support and mentoring to aid personal development.
• Being part of a team-oriented culture committed to delivering high standards of workmanship.  
• Provided with a high-quality uniform, including full PPE requirements. 

About us 

Find out why people love working at Citycare at https://citycareproperty.co.nz/careers/ and read about what a typical workday may look like on our blog at https://citycareproperty.co.nz/news-and-views/.   

Please note that we will be reviewing all applications on an as received basis so please don’t hesitate to apply now.  All successful applicants will need to have a right to work in NZ, pass a pre-employment medical and drug screening test and satisfactory references.