Greenspace Stormwater Operator
Downer · Auckland
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer Is Committed To Delivering Excellence By Ensuring Our People Have The Environment And The Means To Be Successful. We Offer :
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
A tools of trade vehicle to get to and from work
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Across Aotearoa, Downer Greenspace looks after some of our region’s high profile open spaces, creating a sense of place, community and wellbeing. Join our team in Auckland and play an important role in maintaining contract waterways, ponds and rivers as a Stormwater Operator.
In this hands-on role, you’ll help maintain waterways by managing vegetation and debris, ensuring all work meets contract requirements and environmental best practices. This role suits someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in quality workmanship, and can work both independently and as part of a team.
Our home depot is in Wiri, however the majority of work is across the North Shore, so being based locally or nearby is ideal.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and control waterway vegetation and debris in line with contract specifications
Conduct regular inspections of waterways to identify and remove blockages, debris, and control vegetation.
Carry out spraying activities as required, following industry best practice
Assess site conditions and maintenance needs to meet service outcomes
Report completions and issues using phone app systems
Recommend improvements to enhance service delivery
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and is ideally located in North Auckland. You will bring:
A Full Class 1 Driver Licence
Stormwater and Greenspace experience would be ideal, but training can be provided for the right candidate
A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team
A strong commitment to health, safety and quality
Reliability, self-motivation and a high standard of workmanship
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
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We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team
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