Entry-Level Groundsperson: Tree Care & Field Work

BrightView; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (vacation/sick)

Tuition reimbursement

Variable pay opportunities

Job summary

BrightView is seeking an entry-level Groundsperson, Tree Care to support pruning, removal and maintenance operations. You will perform basic ground-level tasks, handle debris, and assist with the safe operation of light-powered equipment in outdoor settings.

You will learn to follow procedures for roping, rigging, and equipment adjustments, while communicating safely with climbers and the public. This role emphasizes safety, proper PPE, and teamwork on a BrightView crew.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic ground-level tree care operations in support of pruning, removal, and maintenance activities
• Demonstrate introductory level proficiency in the safe operation of powered equipment, including woodchippers, trucks, and blowers
• Use hand tools such as hand saws, pole pruners, rakes, and shovels effectively and safely to complete assigned tree care tasks
• Select and use appropriate task-specific PPE in accordance with industry safety standards and company protocols
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure job site. Implements traffic and pedestrian control measures and ensure the protection of the work zone at all times
• Follow established directions and procedures related to roping and rigging, routine maintenance, equipment adjustments, and reporting of malfunctioning or unsafe equipment
• Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving weight, volume, and distance. Estimates or calculates measurements relevant to arboricultural field operations
• Apply critical thinking to interpret and carry out instructions. Completes standardized tasks with competence, adapting to occasional field variables as needed
• Use standardized hand signals to communicate clearly and safely with climbers and other crew members
• Verbally communicate with the general public to provide clear direction and ensure safety around the work zone
• Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 80 pounds.
• 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.
• 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.

Job description

BrightView is seeking an entry-level Groundsperson, Tree Care to support pruning, removal and maintenance operations. You will perform basic ground-level tasks, handle debris, and assist with the safe operation of light-powered equipment in outdoor settings.

You will learn to follow procedures for roping, rigging, and equipment adjustments, while communicating safely with climbers and the public. This role emphasizes safety, proper PPE, and teamwork on a BrightView crew.