BVG Leadman, Landscape

Brightvie; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Landscape Leadsman to perform and direct landscape and irrigation tasks while overseeing crew safety and compliance. Responsibilities include planting, sod installation, sprinkler setup, and supervising a crew of 2–4 people.

The role requires OSHA knowledge and a commitment to safety, with bilingual Spanish a plus. The position entails physical work outdoors, lifting up to 50 lbs, and flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ landscape experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards.
• Ability to lead a crew of 2 to 4 people.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and power tools to perform landscaping and irrigation tasks.
• Oversee crew safety and compliance on site.
• Attend and enforce weekly tailgate safety meetings.
• Identify potential hazards and review safety gear and procedures.
• Maintain hazardous communication folders and report accidents per policy.
• Support project completion with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety compliance

Outdoor work readiness

Spanish helpful

Safety procedures awareness

Education

5 years landscape experience

6 months commercial landscape experience preferred

Job description

Description

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Job Summary

• The Landscape Leadsman is responsible for performing a wide range of landscape and irrigation installation and maintenance tasks. This position oversees crew safety and compliance while performing and directing landscape and irrigation tasks such as planting, sod installation, and sprinkler setup.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment to perform landscaping and irrigation tasks such as laying sod, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, and installing sprinklers
• Ensure that all employees attend the weekly tailgate meetings
• Follow and enforce safety standards by:
  • Identify and review potential traffic hazards
  • Perform hard hats and safety gear checks
  • Conduct underground utility and trade hazard reviews
  • Ensure general public safety around the job site
• Maintain a hazardous communication folder, including all relevant forms for chemicals used on the job site
• Report reckless or dangerous activities to the job Superintendent; notify the Safety Officer of any accidents and submit accident reports according to company policy requirements
• Support the team in completing projects on time while maintaining quality and safety standards

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards
• 6 months commercial landscape experience preferred
• Able to lead and direct a crew of 2 to 4 people
• Practice workplace safety
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Physica lDemands/Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, materials weighing 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.
• Work at elevated heights, including on an 8-foot A-frame ladder
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability 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.

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

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.