Entry-Level Tree Care Assistant

BrightView; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

6 to 9 company-paid holidays per year

Paid time off for vacation and/or sick

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Groundsperson to support tree care operations and perform ground-level tasks such as clearing brush, chipping branches, and debris disposal. This entry-level position requires no prior experience and emphasizes safety and teamwork in outdoor work across the New York area.

The role involves assisting with pruning and removal, learning to operate basic equipment safely, and maintaining organized work zones with proper PPE and communication to ensure

Qualifications

• Able to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license for BrightView fleet vehicles.

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 with traffic control and protection of the work zone.

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Groundsperson to support tree care operations and perform ground-level tasks such as clearing brush, chipping branches, and debris disposal. This entry-level position requires no prior experience and emphasizes safety and teamwork in outdoor work across the New York area.

The role involves assisting with pruning and removal, learning to operate basic equipment safely, and maintaining organized work zones with proper PPE and communication to ensure