Grounds Technician - Military Base Maintenance

Ventia; Bullsbrook; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform/PPE supplied

Health and wellbeing program

Employee assistance program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Grounds Person to join the team at RAAF Base Pearce in Bullsbrook, WA, as part of the Defence Base Services contract. You will perform daily grounds tasks and vegetation work under the supervision of the Grounds Supervisor, across multiple sites as required.

The role focuses on safe and efficient land maintenance, plant operation, and compliance with environmental standards; relevant horticulture certification is preferred and Defence clearance is required for Australian

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a similar working environment.
• Experience with operating and maintaining plant and equipment.
• Experience in manual handling.
• Experience working within an Environmental Management System.
• Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Eligible for Defence Security Clearance; Australian citizenship and AFP check

Responsibilities

• Propagate, plant, and undertake revegetation across diverse landscapes.
• Debris and rubbish removal, cleaning of outdoor features and hardstand areas, line marking, and managing injured or deceased wildlife.
• Mulching, pruning, hedging, turf care, pest control and application of chemicals and fertilisers.
• Operate and maintain equipment as per Operator’s Manual and maintenance schedule.
• Operate mowers, tractors, small plant, machinery, powered and non-powered hand tools.
• Work across multiple sites as agreed with Supervisor based on needs.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Plant and equipment operation

Manual handling

Environmental Management System

Team player

Education

Certificate in Horticulture

Tools

Lawn mowers

Tractors

Hand tools

Job description

Ventia is seeking a Grounds Person to join the team at RAAF Base Pearce in Bullsbrook, WA, as part of the Defence Base Services contract. You will perform daily grounds tasks and vegetation work under the supervision of the Grounds Supervisor, across multiple sites as required.

The role focuses on safe and efficient land maintenance, plant operation, and compliance with environmental standards; relevant horticulture certification is preferred and Defence clearance is required for Australian