Entry-Level Groundsperson: Outdoor Tree Care

Brightview Landscapes Ltd.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, wellness, and financial

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Potential variable pay opportunities

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Groundsperson, Tree Care to support tree trimming and removal operations. You will assist with ground-level tasks, including clearing brush, chipping branches, and debris disposal. This entry-level role requires no prior experience or training.

You will demonstrate basic operation of powered equipment and use hand tools safely, while adhering to safety protocols and PPE requirements. The work site must be kept clean and secure at all times.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring no prior experience or training.
• Must follow safety standards and company protocols when using PPE.
• Ability to operate basic landscape equipment with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic ground-level tree care tasks.
• Operate powered equipment safely (woodchippers, trucks, blowers).
• Use hand tools safely (saws, pruners, rakes, shovels).
• Select and use task-specific PPE per safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and secure job site; manage traffic controls.

Skills

Basic tree care

PPE usage

Tool handling

Tools

Wood chippers

Trucks

Blowers

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Groundsperson, Tree Care to support tree trimming and removal operations. You will assist with ground-level tasks, including clearing brush, chipping branches, and debris disposal. This entry-level role requires no prior experience or training.

You will demonstrate basic operation of powered equipment and use hand tools safely, while adhering to safety protocols and PPE requirements. The work site must be kept clean and secure at all times.