Outdoor Cleaner Operator

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 a reliable individual to join our newest team as a Response Operator, commencing 1st July, 2024.

What does an Outdoor Cleaner Operator do you ask?

Well for starters you get to work across some the most picturesque places Ōamaru has to offer. The catch? You will take on the responsibility for scheduled cleaning of public facilities including bathrooms, bus stops and barbecue areas. You will also oversee the replenishment of essential supplies, such as toilet paper, contributing to the optimal functionality of the district's facilities. When required you may also need to support the wider team with general rubbish collection and cleaning duties of park assets.

This role is full-time (40 hours per week) with some weekend work required.

Who we are looking for

Ideally, we would love someone who has had experience in a similar role, however, this is not a must. As long as you are a hard worker, with a desire to make our community a desired space then you would be a perfect candidate. Other success factors include:

• A clean and current full drivers' licence
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and able to interact with diverse groups
• A passion for contributing positively to the community
• Enjoy working outdoors and have a good level of fitness

What we can offer you

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with other professionals, gain further knowledge and experience, and develop your career. We offer regular work hours, a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually, and a $300 wellness benefits.

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.