Union Laborer

About the Role

The BVG Union Laborer, Journeyman utilizes hand and/or power tools or equipment to perform a wide range of landscape and irrigation duties.

Responsibilities

• Manually excavate with shovel
• Hand tool use including wheelbarrow
• General mechanical knowledge and ability to recognize various irrigation parts and assembly procedures
• Load & unload materials

Requirements

• Construction experience helpful, but not necessary
• Must be a union member in good standing
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lb.
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company‑provided vehicles)
• Strong stamina and ability to work outdoors in extreme heat and cold
• Safe operation of landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers)
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods
• Manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g., shovels, rakes)
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (safety shoes, high‑visibility clothing, hand/eye/hearing/head protection)
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with company motor‑vehicle standards for fleet vehicle operation
• Flexibility to work weekends or holidays as needed
• Ability to work from elevated heights such as an 8″ A‑frame ladder
• Maintain required medications for known allergic reactions at all times

Work Environment

• Outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather (temperatures > 100°F, < 32°F, varying humidity)
• Extended periods in direct sunlight
• Proximity to 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)

Pay

Pay Range: $47.95 per hour

Benefits

BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full‑time team members, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; ancillary and voluntary products; a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; and 6 to 9 company‑paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible for paid time off (vacation and/or sick leave), tuition reimbursement, and potential variable‑pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.