Property Assistant / Labourer - Exciting Challenge

Property Assistant / Labourer

Full Time, Permanent Position

Pakuranga College is seeking to employ a Property Assistant / Labourer to join our Property Team.

This is a permanent full-time position for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year and reports to the Property Supervisor

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the School Caretakers’, Cleaners’ and Canteen Staff Collective Agreement. Remuneration will be based on the experience of the successful applicant. 

The position will include tasks such as:

• Undertaking general repairs and maintenance
• Upkeep of the Campus to a high standard
• Weed control – spraying and clearing
• Landscaping, plant care and garden maintenance
• Swimming Pool monitoring
• Graffiti removal
• Rubbish management
• Distribution of deliveries to departments
• Furniture movement and venue set up and pack down
• Minivan management
• Emergency cleaning if required

The successful applicant will have:

• Physical fitness (some lifting involved)
• A passion for working outdoors
• Hands on repairs and maintenance experience
• Some knowledge of plant care and grounds maintenance
• Some knowledge of grounds related chemical application
• High attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• A professional manner with staff, students, contractors and our community
• Flexibility to meet the demands of the Colleges after hours activities
• The ability to work both independently and as a team
• Health and Safety regulations understanding
• Current full drivers licence
• Pride in their work and be self-motivated
• Good communication skills

Working at height will be required at times. 

Training will be provided for the swimming pool responsibilities, elevated platform use and chemical use.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Appointment and commencement is subject to a satisfactory police vet prior to commencing.

Applications close 8 June 2024

Please apply in writing including a cover letter, CV, application guidelines (available on our website) and at least two referees to:

Carol Stephenson

Executive Officer

[email protected]