Landscaper II

Duties And Responsibilities

• Execute work according to site-specific details and client requests
• Cut turf using various-sized power mowers, trimming, and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer, and operating a gas-powered blower
• Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve the shape or growth habit or to remove damaged branches
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds
• Prepare soil, install, and maintain seasonal color
• Operate the edger and line trimmer along sidewalks, flower beds, trees, buildings, fences, and other objects
• Utilize proper weed control methods
• Pick up trash and blow leaves and other organic debris onto the turf before mowing
• Mulch the leaves and organic matter when mowing
• Weed by hand or using a garden hoe or hulahoe
• Assist less seasoned team members in completing work
• Assist Crew Leader with DVIR inspections
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on trucks and trailers (add fluids, replace lights, etc.)
• Proactively communicate quality concerns with the Crew Leader as appropriate

Education And Experience

• At least 18 years old
• Enthusiastic and dependable
• Ability to safely work with equipment like power saws and cutters
• Certified on level 2 equipment (extend hedge, trimmer, extend pole pruners, push/ride-on blower, riding mower, stand on mower, walk behind rototiller)

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
• Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers)
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed
• Able to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur

Work Environment

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Ancillary and voluntary products
• A 401k 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

Compensation

Pay Range $18-$22/hour depending on experience

Company Information

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members.