Operator - Amenities and Horticulture (MT/ PAP)

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About the City Operations Team

Our team performs an essential role within the community. We provide maintenance services for green spaces like reserves, walkways, sand dunes, playgrounds, and much more. In addition to that we maintain Tauranga City Council managed facilities and buildings. Our team is focused on providing an efficient and quality service, our purpose is to make Tauranga better!

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Te Tūranga | About the role

We are looking for a conscientious and self-motivated individual to help maintain the cleanliness and beauty of our vibrant CBD areas. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for keeping these spaces tidy, clean, and inviting.

This is a hands-on, outdoor role where you'll engage in a variety of tasks, including:

· Removing litter and chewing gum

· Cleaning up graffiti

· Maintaining vegetation by managing leaves, weeds, and other debris

· Keeping public gardens in pristine condition

You’ll also be comfortable using equipment like a water blaster and handling unexpected tasks such as cleaning up vomit or dog waste—whatever is needed to keep the area spotless!

While this role follows a planned route schedule, you’ll also need to respond to urgent, reactive tasks as required. Given the nature of the job, you'll be on your feet for most of the day, covering approximately 18,000 steps daily, so a good level of fitness is essential.

We are looking for a positive and reliable person who enjoys building relationships with both the community and local retailers. Pride in your work is essential, as is the willingness to engage with the public and make a lasting impact on the cleanliness of our CBD.

Key Details:

· Permanent, full-time role: 40 hours per week

· Mon -Thu: 6:30am- 2:30pm, Fri: 6:30-11am and Sat: 6:30-10am

· Full uniform, PPE, wet weather gear, work boots, and all necessary tools are provided

· Reports to the Supervisor – Horticulture

· Based out of our headquarters in Tauriko

If you're ready to take pride in your work and help keep our CBD areas looking their best, we’d love to hear from you!

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed within the City Operations Team

· Relevant experience ideally in cleaning, gardening, or a similar role.

· Ability to use mobile apps and an ipad to track and report on work.

· A full clean drivers licence.

· The ability to follow and implement Health and Safety guidelines.

· Have great communication and customer service skills.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

For more information, please contact Tracey Cotterell at Tracey.cotterell@tauranga.govt.nz 

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email.

Applications close: Tuesday 15th April

Please note:

· As part of Tauranga City Councils commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, the successful candidate will need to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen.

· We are unable to provide sponsorship for these roles.

· We do provide a vehicle for work purposes, however no private use is allowed.

· Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy.

Job Description: Operator - Amenities and Horticulture (MT/ PAP)