Gardener/groundsperson

We're looking to grow our Auckland teams and are seeking individuals with a real passion and energy for gardening and grounds care. This job is an opportunity for those with experience, but importantly also for those new to the trade. Learn, earn and up-skill on the job while becoming a valuable part of our team from day one. Full industry backed training and ongoing support will be provided. This is an opportunity to become part of the team entrusted to care for large and established gardens in the area. 

WHO ARE WE?

Bark is a multi-award winning company specializing in the management and care of significant gardens and grounds throughout New Zealand in an environmentally sustainable manner. We believe in empowering our team to be the best they can be and assisting them to reach their career goals.

YOUR DAILY TASKS MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Gardening: including pruning, weeding, seasonal detailing, planting and everything in between
• Turf Care, hand and ride-on mowing, weed and pest management, renovations
• Hard surface clearing of leaf litter and debris
• Irrigation installation and repairs
• Minor amenity tree maintenance
• Hedge trimming
• Weed management with organic sprays
• Monitoring for plant pests and diseases
• Conversations directly with our clients and property users, catering to garden requests and queries
• Working within a team, up-skilling and supporting while creating a friendly and productive work environment

YOU WILL NEED:

• To be passionate about grounds and gardens
• A positive, proactive and hard working attitude
• Great people skills
• Good level of fitness and physical ability and the ability to use outdoor hand and power tools
• Full, clean NZ driver's license and own transport
• First aid and Grow-safe certificates beneficial but we can up-skill the right candidate

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Opportunities to up-skill and progress
• Monday-Friday – the weekends are yours!
• Free health insurance for all Bark team members
• All tools, PPE & uniform provided
• You get your birthday off – PAID

For more information on who we are and what we do visit: http://www.bark.co.nz

Grow your career with Bark today!