Assistant Gardener / Groundsperson

We’re looking for a reliable and hardworking Gardener / Groundsperson to join our grounds maintenance team at Hamilton Boys High School. This hands-on role involves maintaining the school’s gardens, grounds, and outdoor areas, ensuring a safe, tidy, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.  Our easy-to-follow school maintenance system will give you the confidence and ability to settle into this role with ease.

Key Responsibilities:

* Weeding, pruning, fertilizing, and future planting of existing gardens.

* Tree pruning

* Tractor, ride-on or push-mowing and line trimming

* Hard surface blowing and leaf collection

* Sports field maintenance and line-marking

* Artificial turf maintenance

* Rubbish collection and basic waste/recycling management

What We're Looking For:

* Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude

* Gardening experience

* Comfortable working independently or as part of a small team

* Good communication skills and attention to detail

* Physically fit and comfortable with outdoor manual work

* Happy to work in all weather conditions

* Must be able to pass a NZ Police vetting check

* Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand

We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, who shows initiative and likes growing and learning. We’re happy to provide the appropriate training to the right person!

Turftech staff love sharing their knowledge and encourage everyone to add their individual touch to whatever projects are on the go.

We offer a competitive annual salary in line with the skills and experience you bring to the role. If you are keen to upskill, we're happy to help however we can, e.g. paying for a Horticultural or Turf Management apprenticeship.

If this sounds like you, or you'd like to find out more about the job, give us a call or apply now.