Painter/Handy Person
Posted: Oct 16, 2025
Job Description
At Green by Nature, we’re more than just a greenspace maintenance company; we’re a team of passionate professionals committed to making a difference. As one of Auckland Council’s trusted service providers, we take pride in being the go-to company for maintaining West and North Auckland's various parks, playgrounds, gardens, sports fields, infrastructure and public facilities.Since 1992, we’ve grown into a leading force in the industry, with over 2000+ team members across New Zealand and Australia.We have an opportunity for a skilled and experienced Handyperson to join our team on permanent, full-time basis.About The RoleThe Painter/Handy Person is responsible for effectively and efficiently delivering high quality maintenance tasks to service our infrastructure assets. This role includes some work outside normal business hours (on a rostered basis) as its part of our business contract and commitment to our clients.What You Will Be DoingPainting internal and external building assets and external structuresAttend daily call outs to assess and repair council assets. These could range from programmed maintenance tasks to asset renewal works, upgrades and emergency call outs Application of skills and knowledge in areas of painter, manual labour and general construction, plastering, stain works using hand tools, power tools and machinerySite preparation including barricading and signageWhat You Will Be Responsible ForEnsuring painting and handyman/carpentry work is carried out to expected standardsMaking an effective and positive contribution within our in-house team of builders, plumbers and electricians, estimator, and project managers to help us self-deliver building projectsCost management, compliance and material purchasingStakeholder relationships between clients, the wider Green by Nature team, sub-contractors and suppliersMaintain company property to the expected standard such as company vehicles and wider machinery fleetWho We Are Looking ForWe are looking for an enthusiastic person who has worked in a general trades work role with a minimum of 3-5 years or more experience.The Ideal Candidate Will HaveRelevant work experience, broad skills and certifications (ie: Site Safe and Working at Heights) to meet the job requirements of our handy person role An ability to identify repair requirements and act to solve problems to a high standard of workmanship and within expected timeframesExperience operating work tools, equipment and machinery maintaining a safety conscious attitude for yourself and your teammatesOrganisational skills and an eye for detail to ensure work is completed on time and to specificationStrong customer service and relationship orientation with good communication skills. This is a public facing role at times and you’ll be interacting with people out in the field as well as our clients representativesWhat We Can Offer YouAlong with being part of a company that has been an industry leader for more than 30 years, other benefits you will receive include:Career Growth: We believe in internal development and offer opportunities for advancement within our organisation and your careerCommunity Impact: Join us in making a positive difference by maintaining our community Buildings, leisure parks, reserves and garden facilitiesEmployee Benefits: Take advantage of our annual $300 wellness benefit (after a qualifying period), mobile phone with personal use and much more!About UsGreen by Nature is a diversified professional full facility, parks maintenance, sports turf, landscaping and horticulture company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have 2000+ employees, have been an industry leader for over 30 years and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and our communities.In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.
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