Grounds Maintenance Technician

Job TitleGrounds Maintenance Technician

Job Description SummaryHe aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

With a reputation for excellence in providing service and support to our customers, Cushman & Wakefield is a market leader in Facility Management and Facilities Service delivery. We have a genuine commitment to continually strengthen client relationships and raise the bar in terms of customer service and delivery outcomes.

We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Grounds and Garden Technician to join our dynamic trade based team at Waikeria Prison, Te Awamutu. This is an opportunity to get involved in the exciting environment of Public Private Partnership contract delivery and develop new skills.

Job Description

As a Grounds and Gardens Technician, you will deliver reactive, project, and planned maintenance services at the Waikeria Prison site. With focus on the proactive preventative maintenance of the sand-based rugby field. There is also an opportunity to work with Instructors and provide support and benefit to the managed areas within the facility and the wider Waikeria site.

About You:

Minimum of two years of experience in grounds and gardens maintenance (turf experience preferred).

Sound knowledge and understanding of grounds and gardens standards and management requirements.

Minimum of three years’ work experience.

Driver’s license (required).

Trade qualified with NZ registration (preferred).

Proficient in computer skills – Word, Excel, webmail, and use of smartphones/tablets.

Good English spoken and written communication skills.

Ability to follow instructions and meet operational deadlines.

Customer-focused with the ability to comply with Waikeria Site requirements.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

Being part of a growing global company.

Free Life and Income replacement insurance.

A supportive and flexible environment.

A promote-from-within culture with opportunities to develop and grow.

Environment, Health and Safety is a priority for Cushman & Wakefield and the successful candidate will be expected to have a good understanding of the EHS requirements and behaviours in a commercial environment. Good personal presentation and customer service skills are also essential, as is a clean full driver’s licence.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a drug test, complete a Pre-employment Health Questionnaire, and MOJ check. A criminal conviction review is also a requirement of the role.

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion-from-within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional, and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

Candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

R289937