Mower Operator/Sexton - Tauranga

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, with training and development on offer
• A free pie and hot drink each month at Z!

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Join Downer's Greenspaces team in Tauriko in a unique Mower Operator / Sexton position, combining cemetery operations and burial services with grounds maintenance and mowing.

A key part of this role will be supporting the day-to-day operation of cemetery facilities. You will prepare burial and ash interment sites, attend interments, reinstate plots, maintain cemetery grounds.

Alongside your Sexton responsibilities, you'll operate tractors, ride-on mowers, weed eaters and other grounds maintenance equipment to ensure our cemetery and surrounding public spaces are maintained to a high standard.

This is a varied, hands-on role where professionalism, care and attention to detail are just as important as your practical machinery and grounds maintenance skills.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing burial plots and ash interment sites, including excavation where required
• Maintaining cemetery grounds and facilities to a high presentation standard
• Operating excavators and other machinery required for cemetery operations
• Operating tractors, ride-on mowers, weed eaters and other grounds maintenance equipment
• Carrying out mowing and general grounds maintenance across Greenspaces sites
• Supporting the wider Greenspaces team as required
• Participating in occasional weekend work

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

We're looking for someone who is comfortable with the unique responsibilities of working within a cemetery environment and understands the importance of carrying out this work with care, professionalism and respect.

You'll also enjoy working outdoors, be confident operating machinery and take pride in maintaining public spaces to a high standard.

You will ideally bring:

• Full Class 1 Driver Licence and WTR endorsement
• Class 2 licence, highly desirable
• Experience operating excavators and carrying out excavation work
• Experience in cemetery operations, Sexton duties or burial services is highly regarded, although training can be provided
• Experience operating tractors and ride-on mowing equipment
• Strong communication and customer service skills, particularly when dealing with sensitive situations
• A respectful, professional and compassionate approach when interacting with families and the public
• 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

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application!

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.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.