Landscaper III/to Crew Lead Driver (Plum)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain site detail
• Lead and perform job duties when the Crew Leader is not on site
• Work with the Crew Leader to solve problems and overcome job and schedule challenges
• Complete punch list items without supervision
• Offer solutions to deliver quality results
• 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
• Identify irrigation system problems and work with the Crew Leader to correct
• Properly repair broken sprinkler heads
• 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 the leaves and organic matter when mowing.
• Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hulahoe
• Train team members on preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers; connect trucks and trailers safely and correctly
• Identify common weeds and recommend methods for control
• Coach and remind the team of the “Safety Topic” tailgate talk throughout the week/month
• Assist the Crew Leader/Production Manager in coaching team members

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 3 equipment (bed edger, chainsaw, power pole, pruner, leaf vacuum, skid steer)
• Certified to apply pesticides
• Has demonstrated 6 months of accident-free performance

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

About the Role

• Landscaper III provides skilled landscape maintenance for industrial, commercial, and public properties.
• Working independently, this role performs complex landscaping tasks, operates commercial-grade equipment safely, and ensures the proper care of plant materials and other landscape elements.

Schedule

• Flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.

Pay

• Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Able to operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers)
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• Able to identify common weeds and recommend methods for control
• Able to train team members on preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers; connect trucks and trailers safely and correctly
• Able to assist the Crew Leader/Production Manager in coaching team members

Skills

• Ability to safely work with equipment like power saws and cutters
• Certified on level 3 equipment (bed edger, chainsaw, power pole, pruner, leaf vacuum, skid steer)
• Certified to apply pesticides
• Ability to work independently and lead job duties when the Crew Leader is not on site
• Ability to work with the Crew Leader to solve problems and overcome job and schedule challenges
• Ability to complete punch list items without supervision
• Ability to offer solutions to deliver quality results
• Ability to cut turf using various-sized power mowers, trimming, and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer, and operating a gas-powered blower
• Ability to prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve the shape or growth habit or to remove damaged branches
• Ability to identify irrigation system problems and work with the Crew Leader to correct
• Ability to properly repair broken sprinkler heads
• Ability to plant and maintain flowerbeds
• Ability to operate the edger and line trimmer along sidewalks, flower beds, trees, buildings, fences, and other objects
• Ability to pick up trash and blow leaves and other organic debris onto the turf before mowing.
• Ability to mulch the leaves and organic matter when mowing.
• Ability to perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hulahoe
• Ability to train team members on preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers; connect trucks and trailers safely and correctly
• Ability to identify common weeds and recommend methods for control
• Ability to coach and remind the team of the “Safety Topic” tailgate talk throughout the week/month
• Ability to assist the Crew Leader/Production Manager in coaching team members

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