Entry-Level Groundsperson, Tree Care & Grounds

Brightview Landscapes Ltd.; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

6–9 company paid holidays per year

Paid time off for vacation/sick leave

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 such as clearing brush, chipping branches, and debris disposal in an entry-level role with no prior experience required.

Responsibilities include performing basic ground-level tree care tasks, operating power equipment safely, using hand tools, wearing PPE, and keeping a clean, safe work site while coordinating with crew members.

Qualifications

• Perform basic ground-level tree care tasks.
• Demonstrate introductory level proficiency in safe operation of powered equipment.
• Use hand tools to complete assigned tasks effectively and safely.
• Wear and select PPE per safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pruning, removal, and maintenance tasks.
• Operate powered equipment safely (woodchippers, trucks, blowers).
• Use hand tools (saws, pruners, rakes, shovels) safely.
• Wear required PPE and follow safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure work site; control traffic where needed.

Skills

Ground work

Safety awareness

Team communication

Basic machinery operation

Tools

Woodchipper operation

Truck operation

Blower operation

Hand tools

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 such as clearing brush, chipping branches, and debris disposal in an entry-level role with no prior experience required.

Responsibilities include performing basic ground-level tree care tasks, operating power equipment safely, using hand tools, wearing PPE, and keeping a clean, safe work site while coordinating with crew members.