Spray Technician
Core
Maintain gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas while performing specialized vegetation and weed control using chemical application practices.
Role type
grounds maintenance and chemical spraying technician
Builds
safe, well-maintained, and visually appealing outdoor environments for commercial and industrial sites
Domain
commercial landscaping and industrial grounds maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
operating gardening equipment, applying herbicides safely, identifying weeds, preparing and mixing chemicals, pruning trees and shrubs, mowing and edging, lifting up to 20 kg, working outdoors in hot conditions
Preferred skills
chainsaw competency, irrigation installation, traffic management accreditation, White Card, First Aid Certificate
Technologies
backpack sprayers, hand-held sprayers, vehicle-mounted spray equipment, gardening machinery
Responsibilities
mow, edge, whipper snip, and brush cut grassed areas; prune trees, shrubs, and hedges; weed garden beds and hardstand areas; plant, water, and maintain gardens; apply mulch, soil conditioners, and fertilisers; operate and maintain gardening equipment; identify weeds and unwanted vegetation; safely prepare, mix, and apply herbicides; monitor treated areas and undertake follow-up spraying; maintain accurate chemical application records; safely store, transport, and dispose of chemicals; follow WHS requirements and wear appropriate PPE
Seniority
entry-level to mid-level hands-on technician