EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPERS/CARPENTERS/APPRENTICE

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Gardening & Landscaping

Company: GreensceneNZ Limited

Location: Auckland

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +64-4-798-6078

Fax: +64-6-302-2332

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Due to considerable growth and an increasing work load, our landscape department is looking to fill three roles.  An experienced Landscaper, a skilled Leading Hand/ Carpenter and also an Apprentice to join the GreensceneNZ team.

Experienced Landscaper:  A hands on role reporting to the site supervisor.   Along with experience in landscape construction, we are looking for a positive and reliable worker who is enthusiastic about landscaping with either;

  • Horticultural qualification to NZQA level 2, or
  • A minimum 3 years relevant experience can substitute for the above qualification 

You should have the following knowledge or the willingness to learn:

  • Display horticultural expertise and knowledge within the company, around trees plants and lawns, motivated to learn and develop knowledge. Understand planting environments of native and exotic plants, wetland, bush and re-vegetated environments as well as urban.
  • Understand plant handling techniques and managing plant health and survival on construction sites
  • Planting requirements in preparation of plant pits, root protection, staking and support
  • Watering in and ensuring plant survival
  • Be involved with planning and managing delivery of projects, resources and materials
  • Install and manage operation of irrigation systems
  • Bring gardens to a level of presentation to meet and exceed client expectations
  • Liaise with designers 
  • Ensure company quality and standards are met
  • Presentation of sites and level of service to good horticultural standard 

Beneficial, but not essential:

  • Operation of horticultural equipment and machines
  • Landscape carpentry
  • Experience with concrete and paving
  • Waterfeature installation
  • Stone Masonry

The second role is for a Skilled Leading Hand / Carpenter:

We are looking for a leading hand/ carpenter who is able to construct landscape/ outdoor features such as decks, stairs, framework, formwork, outdoor furniture, trellises, custom structures etc.  You must have minimum 3 years of relevant experience, be competent in using a variety of hand and machine tools, and have an understanding and ability to interpret blueprints and drawings, dimensions and materials.  Knowledge of concrete construction and formwork would be an advantage.

We work to ensure our clients standards and expectations are being met, with the goal to exceed. You will be liaising with the clients along with - co-coordinating sub-contractors and managing vehicle and machinery use/ maintenance, therefore a high level of communication organisational skills are required.

The third role is for a Landscape Apprentice:

As well as experienced landscapers we are also on the lookout for apprentices. If you are reliable with great work ethics and interested in landscaping then get in touch. For the right person, we offer on job training and the ability to study and earn qualifications. 

GreensceneNZ is based in Mt Eden, however work is Auckland wide, so having your own reliable transport is a necessity for these roles

Remuneration will be an hourly wage reflective of your experience and ability.  

If you are you a self starter with motivation to learn and grow within a team environment and think you will fit in with the GreensceneNZ team, please send your CV through to [email protected] stating the role you are applying for.

If you wish to discuss anything about the above roles, please call Andrew on 027 491 4024

We look forward to hearing from you!

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