Landscaper 1

About the role

The Landscaper I provides landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and public properties. This position involves performing basic landscaping tasks under supervision, supporting the safe operation of commercial‑grade landscaping equipment, and assisting with the maintenance of plant materials and other landscape features.

Responsibilities

• Cut turf using various‑sized power mowers, trimming, and edging with a gas‑powered edger/trimmer, and operate a gas‑powered blower.
• Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve shape or growth habit, or to remove damaged branches.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds.
• Operate the edger and line trimmer along sidewalks, flower beds, trees, buildings, fences, and other objects.
• Pick up trash and blow leaves and other organic debris onto the turf before mowing.
• Mulch leaves and organic matter when mowing.
• Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe.
• Perform basic, preventative maintenance to extend the life of equipment.
• Properly remove trash, dead plants, and suckers from the landscape.
• Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests and customers.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Crew Leader as appropriate.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old (21 if operating company‑provided vehicles).
• Enthusiastic and dependable.
• Ability to safely work with equipment such as power saws and cutters.
• Certified on level 1 equipment (backpack blower, stick edger, string trimmer, walk‑behind mower).
• Familiarity with basic horticultural maintenance operations and practices.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lb (mulch, fertilizer, etc.).
• Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto a trailer (up to 50 lb).
• Strong stamina and ability to work outdoors in extreme heat or cold.
• Safe operation of landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Capability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Manual labor using hand tools (shovels, rakes, etc.).
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (safety shoes, high‑visibility clothing, hand/eye/hearing/head protection).
• Valid driver’s license and meeting company motor‑vehicle performance standards (for BrightView fleet vehicles).
• Flexibility to work weekends or holidays if needed.
• Maintain required medications for known allergic reactions.

Work Environment

• Outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather (temperatures >100 °F,
• Extended periods in direct sunlight.
• Work near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and electrical hazards.
• Exposure to loud noise for extended periods.
• Potential exposure to allergens (pollen, rag weed), insects (bees, spiders) and reptiles (lizards, snakes).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Ancillary and voluntary products.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• 6 to 9 company‑paid holidays per year.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Potential variable‑pay opportunities based on position and performance.
• A detailed benefits package provided during the interview process.