We are looking for dedicated Facilities Cleaners to join our Parks and Reserves team in the beautiful Mackenzie District. Based in either Fairlie or Twizel, you will travel between incredible locations, ensuring our public facilities like toilets, picnic areas, and visitor hubs are spotless, hygienic, and welcoming for both our community and tourists. If you’re a self-motivated team player who takes pride in maintaining our special corner of Canterbury, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference every day.
Company Overview
We are a forward-thinking council in the Mackenzie District, deeply committed to the guardianship (kaitiakitanga) of our unique environment and community. Our team values are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared purpose of protecting and enhancing the place we call home. We foster a supportive, positive work culture where every team member is valued, and we invest in training and development to help our people grow. Working with us means contributing to projects that matter in one of New Zealand’s most spectacular regions.
Key Responsibilities
As a Facilities Cleaner, you will be the guardian of our public spaces, ensuring they are presented to the highest standard. Your core duties will include:
- Traveling between various council facilities across the stunning Mackenzie District to perform cleaning tasks.
- Ensuring all public toilets are thoroughly cleaned, sanitised, and restocked, maintaining excellent hygiene standards.
- Emptying rubbish and recycling bins at parks, reserves, and other public areas.
- Cleaning the interior and exterior of council facilities, including windows, floors, and surfaces.
- Working effectively as part of the Parks and Reserves team to manage the workload and meet scheduled deadlines.
- Adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for yourself, colleagues, and the public.
- Demonstrating pride in your work to help showcase our district in the best possible light.
Qualifications
We are looking for reliable, physically fit individuals who are ready to take on this important community role. To be successful, you will need:
- A full New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence (essential for travel between sites).
- Relevant cleaning experience (essential).
- The ability and willingness to work at least one day every weekend as part of your roster (essential).
- To be physically fit, self-motivated, and health and safety conscious with a positive attitude.
- The ability to work well both independently on your route and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand (NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa).
Benefits and Perks
We value our team and offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and career:
- Great Work Culture: Be part of a positive, team-oriented environment with varied and interesting work in incredible locations every day.
- Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones.
- Time for You: Receive a day of birthday leave after one year of service.
- Career Growth: Access to training and development opportunities to build your career within our organisation.
- A competitive hourly rate between $27.00 and $33.00.
- Stable Role: A full-time, permanent position offering security and the chance to become a true guardian of the Mackenzie District.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to help us keep the Mackenzie District shining, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this Facilities Cleaner position (Ref: 580), please submit your application via our official careers portal. Ensure your application clearly addresses the essential requirements: your Class 1 Licence, cleaning experience, and weekend availability.
Please note: All successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol test prior to employment. We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies for this vacancy.
Join our team and turn your work into a journey through one of New Zealand’s most amazing districts. Apply today!
