Landscape Technician I – Outdoor Maintenance

BrightView Landscapes; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes is seeking a Landscaper I to perform basic landscape maintenance on a variety of properties. You will cut turf, prune shrubs, plant and maintain beds, and operate safety-compliant equipment under supervision.

Successful candidates are at least 18, reliable, comfortable with power tools, and certified on level 1 equipment. This on-site role requires outdoor work and flexibility, with a supportive team and growth opportunities.

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 as needed to improve the 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 hulahoe.
• 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

Enthusiastic and dependable

Job description

BrightView Landscapes is seeking a Landscaper I to perform basic landscape maintenance on a variety of properties. You will cut turf, prune shrubs, plant and maintain beds, and operate safety-compliant equipment under supervision.

Successful candidates are at least 18, reliable, comfortable with power tools, and certified on level 1 equipment. This on-site role requires outdoor work and flexibility, with a supportive team and growth opportunities.