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.
- Positive 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.

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