New Zealand Job Openings

Timaru District Council

Mower Operator X2

Timaru

FULL TIME

September 3, 2024

The Role

The Timaru District Council is seeking TWO Mower Operators to join our newly created team. This hands-on position is responsible for the direct in-house maintenance of the Council’s parks and other green spaces. As a Mower Operator, you will upkeep the quality and beauty of our district's greenspaces to make a positive impact.
This job involves maintaining lawns, gardens, and greenspaces using various powered tools, ensuring that all equipment is in good working order and that safety procedures are followed, especially when working near the public. You will undertake mowing, edging, fertilizing, turf maintenance as well as minor repairs when required. You will also be assisting the gardening and maintenance team when required.
We are looking for someone with proven experience with ride-on mowers and tractors in a related role. If you have a passion for horticulture and the skills to maintain and enhance our greenspaces, we would love to hear from you!
This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week. The hourly rate for this role is $28.07 - $28.91. Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at jobs@timdc.gctovt.nz.
You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 22nd September 2024. Applications can be registered through our career’s website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.
The District
Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers, and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting, and cultural pursuits.
Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!
The Organisation
The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

www.welovetimaru.nz celebrates all the things we love about living in Timaru, from our affordable houses, to our easy commute, fantastic lifestyle and our successes. Come and join the story!

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