Entry-Level Landscaper: Turf & Plant Care

Brightvie; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

BrightView is seeking a Landscaper I to support maintenance of diverse properties, performing mowing, edging, pruning, planting, and debris removal under supervision. You will help operate commercial landscaping equipment and ensure safety while delivering quality landscape care.

Ideal candidates are 18+, dependable, with enthusiasm, and able to handle physical work outdoors in varying weather. Valid driver's license preferred for BrightView fleet vehicles.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Enthusiastic and dependable.
• Ability to safely operate equipment like power saws and cutters.
• Certified on level 1 equipment (backpack blower, stick edger, string trimmer, walk-behind mower).
• Familiar with basic horticultural maintenance operations/practices.

Responsibilities

• Cut turf using various-sized power mowers, trimming, and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer, and operating a gas-powered blower.
• Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve shape or growth habit, or to remove damaged branches.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds.
• Operate the edger and line trimmer along sidewalks, flower beds, trees, buildings, fences, and other objects.
• Pick up trash and blow leaves and other organic debris onto the turf before mowing.
• Mulch the leaves and organic matter when mowing.
• Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hulaho e.
• Perform basic, preventative maintenance to extend the life of equipment.
• Properly remove trash, dead plants, and suckers from the landscape.
• Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests and customers.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Crew Leader as appropriate.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Age 18+

Enthusiastic and dependable

Ability to safely operate equipment

Equipment certification (level 1)

Basic horticultural maintenance knowledge

Tools

Backpack blower

Stick edger

String trimmer

Walk-behind mower

Job description

BrightView is seeking a Landscaper I to support maintenance of diverse properties, performing mowing, edging, pruning, planting, and debris removal under supervision. You will help operate commercial landscaping equipment and ensure safety while delivering quality landscape care.

Ideal candidates are 18+, dependable, with enthusiasm, and able to handle physical work outdoors in varying weather. Valid driver's license preferred for BrightView fleet vehicles.