Green by Nature (formally known as Recreational Services) is proud to be the Waitaki District Council's chosen service provider, entrusted with maintaining the beauty of the region's parks, playgrounds, and public spaces. Blown away by the region's natural beauty and inspired by the Council's forward-thinking vision for the future, and we are now looking for reliable individuals to join our newest team commencing 1st July, 2024.
If you're a skilled in turf management with a love for sports and a talent for maintaining playing surfaces, we want to hear from you! We are currently seeking a dynamic Sports Turf Speaclist to join our team and take charge of maintaining pitches and grounds across the beautiful Ōamaru region.
Key Responsibilities
As our Sports Turf Speaclist, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring top-notch maintenance and preparation of playing surfaces including Tennis, Bowls, Cricket, Croquette. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Leveraging your extensive knowledge of sports turf, with a particular emphasis on grow-in, renovations and irrigation systems of new and current sport fields
- Collaborating closely with clients and stakeholders to exceed project objectives and create remarkable outdoor spaces for both players and spectators
- Utilising your mechanical expertise to operate and maintain mowers, tractors, and other turf-related equipment
- Demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills to work with your team to meet tight deadlines
What we are looking for
- A strong knowledge and passion for sports turf
- Someone who is motivated and self-driven with energy to burn
- Ideally a level 4 turf qualification with demonstrable experience in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of playing turf
- A full, clean NZ driver's license is essential - class 2 will be beneficial!
About us
Since 1992, Recreational Services has been dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces across New Zealand. With over 700 employees in 14 locations nationwide, we've been a strong force in the industry. In 2021, we came together with three of the most well-established landscaping businesses in Australia – Green Options, Super Gardens, and Skyline Landscape Services.
We are excited to announce that from October 2023, we will be rebranding to operate under one new, single brand, Green by Nature. Our Group purpose is to improve people’s lives by building, caring for, and maintaining remarkable green spaces that enable us all to do more of the things we love. With over 1500 team members across New Zealand and Australia, we're excited to continue our journey and we hope for you to join us!
In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Published on 23 Apr 2024, 10:37 PM