Landscape Maintenance Technician

Brightvie; Long Grove (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

6 to 9 company paid holidays per year

Paid time off (vacation/sick)

Job summary

BrightView is seeking a Landscaper I to provide landscape maintenance support for industrial, commercial, and public properties. You will help with turf care, plant maintenance, and safe operation of commercial landscaping equipment under supervision.

The role requires basic horticultural knowledge, physical ability to lift 40 lbs, and certification on level 1 equipment. Join a team committed to safety and quality of outdoor spaces.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Enthusiastic and dependable

Safety-conscious

Ability to operate equipment

Education

GED/High school diploma

Tools

Power saws

Lawn mowers

Edger

Trimmer

Backpack blower

Job description

BrightView is seeking a Landscaper I to provide landscape maintenance support for industrial, commercial, and public properties. You will help with turf care, plant maintenance, and safe operation of commercial landscaping equipment under supervision.

The role requires basic horticultural knowledge, physical ability to lift 40 lbs, and certification on level 1 equipment. Join a team committed to safety and quality of outdoor spaces.