Entry-Level Grounds & Tree Care Technician

Brightview Landscapes Ltd.; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC in Gardena, CA is seeking a Groundsperson, Tree Care to support pruning, removal and debris disposal. This entry-level role requires no prior experience and offers hands-on training.

You will operate basic equipment, use hand tools, wear PPE, and maintain a safe, organized worksite. The job involves outdoor work year-round and potential weekend hours in a dynamic landscaping team.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; entry-level groundsperson role.
• Ability to follow procedures for roping, rigging, and equipment checks.
• Basic math skills for measurements and material quantities.
• Ability to use standardized hand signals with climbers and crew.
• Clear verbal communication to direct public around the work zone.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ground-level tree care operations in pruning and removal.
• Demonstrate basic safe operation of powered equipment (woodchippers, trucks, blowers).
• Use hand tools effectively to complete assigned tasks.
• Select and wear appropriate PPE per safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized work site and manage traffic control.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Analytical thinking

Climbing/rigging basics

Education

Entry-level position - no experience required

Tools

Woodchippers operation

Hand tools (saws, pruners, rakes, shovels)

PPE usage

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC in Gardena, CA is seeking a Groundsperson, Tree Care to support pruning, removal and debris disposal. This entry-level role requires no prior experience and offers hands-on training.

You will operate basic equipment, use hand tools, wear PPE, and maintain a safe, organized worksite. The job involves outdoor work year-round and potential weekend hours in a dynamic landscaping team.