Position Title: Canopy Maintenance Technician
Number of Positions: 2
Location: ALL, Bay of Plenty
Pay Rate: $25 – $30 per hour
Hours of Work: 30 – 40 hours per week

Key Requirements:

  • No experience and no qualification is preferable for this role.
  • Drug test is required.
  • Background criminal check is also required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • You will be working under the supervision of the Foreman to carry out the following tasks:
  • Construct, erect, install and repair orchard structures by carrying out work on work sites and safely using materials required on sites.
  • Install frost protection netting and artificial shelter (wind break).
  • Replace posts, fix and install end assemblies.
  • Assist in installing new canopy structure (agbeam) and converting existing wooden structure to agbeam.
  • Assist in installing agbeam, canopy wires and strainer wire.
  • Join wooden posts using fitting spacers and set up wiring.
  • Use hand and power tools to perform daily activities.
  • Receive deliveries, if any.
  • Check equipment, stock and gears.
  • Put appropriate signages daily around the work carried.
  • Open and close the gates of the field.
  • Use various tools and products.
  • May operate tractors and other machinery and equipment.
  • Broom and pick up all debris daily.
  • Throw all non-recyclable or non-compost items in the trash.
  • Segregate items that can be recycled and composted and have them ready for collection daily.
  • Hose, wash and clean the space.
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