Job Description
Role Title: Grounds person
Location: Nelson
Contract Type: Part-Time, 20 hours/week (plus occasional additional hours)
Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family
Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.
The Opportunity
Based in the idyllic Tasman Region, we are looking for a reliable Grounds person to join our Maintenance Team, working primarily on our Te Whatu Ora maintenance contract. You will be someone who enjoys working outdoors, is fit, and may be working towards your Horticulture qualifications, of which we would look at subsidising.
Based at the Nelson Hospital grounds your daily activities will involve horticulture maintenance within the area. This role involves vegetation trimming, spray maintenance and some planting. Your work will include using various hand tools, power tools and operating small equipment, in, what you will be aware, is a sensitive environment.
At times there may be other work available offsite that needs to be undertaken.
You will be working a minimum of 20 hours a week however flexibility is a must as, at times, you may be called upon to work additional hours, (Spring growth periods) or afterhours call outs.
What you’ll bring to the table
- An energetic personality, and ability to converse easily with both clients and customers.
- Full class 1 full drivers licence, class 2 is advantageous.
- Horticulture skills are preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Physically fit and able to perform physically demanding tasks.
- Be reliable and trustworthy.
- Proactive around Health and Safety.
- And of course, you will be a team player, have an eye for detail, and a can-do-attitude
Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in road construction and maintenance is desired although not essential.
Good Work equals Good Benefits
- Medical insurance for you and your whānau.
- Life insurance
- KiwiSaver employer contributions
- Fuel discount card.
- Family scholarships.
- Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities.
- Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.
At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.
Creating, Connecting and caring for the community
Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.
Sound like you?
If you are looking for a role to showcase your skills, build a long-lasting legacy, and want to help us build on our Good Work culture, then we want to hear from you.
All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.
All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.
We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.
We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.
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