Landscape Maintenance Technician

Brightvie; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k plan with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC in New York is seeking a Landscaper I to provide landscape maintenance support for a variety of properties. You will perform basic landscaping tasks under supervision and assist with safe operation of commercial-grade equipment.

You will prune shrubs, plant and maintain flowerbeds, and manage debris, mulch, and routine upkeep while communicating professionally with guests and team leaders.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Enthusiastic and dependable.
• Ability to safely work with 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 power mowers, trim and edge with gas-powered equipment, and operate a blower.
• Prune shrubs and low trees to maintain shape and health.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds.
• Operate edger and line trimmer along sidewalks and beds.
• Clean up debris and mulch leaves during mowing.
• Weed by hand or with garden hoe.
• Perform basic maintenance on equipment to extend life.
• Remove trash and unneeded growth; keep landscapes tidy.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Dependable

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Outdoor stamina

Safety awareness

Operate landscaping equipment

Tools

Power saws and cutters

Backpack blower

String trimmer

Walk-behind mower

Edger/trimmer

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC in New York is seeking a Landscaper I to provide landscape maintenance support for a variety of properties. You will perform basic landscaping tasks under supervision and assist with safe operation of commercial-grade equipment.

You will prune shrubs, plant and maintain flowerbeds, and manage debris, mulch, and routine upkeep while communicating professionally with guests and team leaders.