Irrigation Ninja/Technician

Watered Irrigation SolutionsOtherFar North, Northland0mo ago
No experience required, fully training provided.
Must be physically fit and enjoy working outside.
A landscaping or horticulture background may be advantageous.
Competitive starting rate with regular pay reviews offered +
If you don't like digging holes, walking, getting wet and dirty this position won't be for you.
The work is varied and involves: hand digging holes, carrying out repairs, checking and monitoring irrigation systems, assisting with irrigation installs.
We cover an area over several hundred hectares of horticultural/orchard land.
There is excavating work (digger work) from time-to-time - if you're keen - training provided.
You'll learn everything you need to become an Irrigation Ninja on the job.
You must be solutions-focused, able to problem-solve and follow instructions.
Over the summer months, hours can be long and weekend work is involved.
Start times can be early, sometimes we're up before the birds.
This is not an ordinary 9-5 job.
At times there is some pressure to complete jobs in a timely manner - there is a sense of urgency to resolve irrigation issues and complete work to a high standard - training provided.
You must be reliable and should have a good sense of humour.
You will need to have next level communication skills.
The ability to work independently (self-manage) is essential.
A full (clean) drivers license is required.
It would be helpful if you have a genuine interest in growing, gardening or plants as this will compliment the work we'll be doing and we'll have a shared/common interest.
This is a great opportunity for someone that is looking for a pathway to a well-paying career where you won't be replaced by automation.
The position is casual, fulltime to start but will become a permanent thing for the right person.
Sound like a bit of you?
You must have the legal right to work in NZ.

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