Spray Technician

Gardener / Spray Technician

Department

Brida Pty Ltd

Reports To

Gardening Supervisor & Brida Operations Manager

Employment Type

Full-time and Casual Opportunities Available

Position Purpose

Join Brida and help maintain some of the Pilbara’s most prominent commercial and industrial sites.

As a Gardener / Spray Technician, you’ll play an important role in creating safe, well-maintained and visually appealing outdoor environments. This hands-on position combines general grounds maintenance with specialised vegetation and weed control using safe chemical application practices.

Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll contribute to delivering high-quality services while maintaining strong safety, environmental and customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities

Grounds Maintenance

You will:

• Maintain gardens, lawns and landscaped areas to a high standard.
• Mow, edge, whipper snip and brush cut grassed areas.
• Prune trees, shrubs and hedges.
• Weed garden beds, pathways and hardstand areas.
• Plant, water and maintain gardens and landscaped areas.
• Apply mulch, soil conditioners and fertilisers where required.
• Remove green waste and maintain clean, tidy worksites.
• Assist with landscaping and site improvement projects.
• Operate and maintain gardening equipment safely.
• Deliver services that meet Brida and client expectations.

Chemical Spraying & Vegetation Control

You will:

• Identify weeds and unwanted vegetation.
• Safely prepare, mix and apply herbicides in accordance with product labels and Company procedures.
• Operate backpack, hand-held and vehicle-mounted spray equipment.
• Carry out vegetation management and weed control programs across client sites.
• Monitor treated areas and undertake follow-up spraying where required.
• Maintain accurate chemical application records.
• Safely store, transport and dispose of chemicals.
• Apply environmentally responsible weed management practices.

Workplace Health & Safety

You will:

• Follow all Brida policies, procedures and WHS requirements.
• Wear and maintain appropriate PPE.
• Handle chemicals safely and responsibly.
• Report hazards, incidents and near misses promptly.
• Participate in toolbox meetings and safety initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment.

Customer Service

You will:

• Represent Brida in a professional manner.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Follow reasonable directions from Supervisors and Managers.
• Deliver quality work that meets contractual and client expectations.

Essential Selection Criteria

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• A current ACDC Licence (Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control) or equivalent recognised chemical application qualification.
• Experience in commercial gardening, grounds maintenance or landscaping.
• Experience applying herbicides safely and effectively.
• The ability to safely operate gardening equipment and small plant.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage workloads.
• The ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Desirable

It would be great if you also have:

• White Card.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Chainsaw competency.
• Traffic Management accreditation.
• Rio Tinto site inductions.
• Experience working on mining, industrial or commercial sites.
• Irrigation installation or maintenance experience.

Physical Requirements

This role requires you to:

• Perform manual labour and repetitive tasks.
• Lift and carry up to 20 kg.
• Work outdoors in hot, dusty and physically demanding conditions.
• Walk, bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.
• Wear PPE, including respiratory protection when handling chemicals.
• Safely operate powered gardening equipment and machinery.

Mandatory Licences & Certifications

• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Current ACDC Licence (Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control) or equivalent recognised chemical application qualification.
• Any client or site-specific inductions required by Brida.

Why Join Brida?

At Brida, you’ll become part of a team that takes pride in delivering quality services across the Pilbara. We offer:

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Full-time and casual opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development.
• A strong safety-first culture.
• Supportive supervisors and team environment.
• Opportunities to work across a variety of commercial and mining client sites.