Landscape Technician I — Outdoor Maintenance

Brightview Landscapes Ltd.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

6–9 company paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes is hiring a Landscaper I in Pleasanton, CA to provide landscape maintenance for diverse properties. The role involves basic landscaping tasks under supervision, safe operation of commercial landscaping equipment, and assisting with plant material upkeep.

You will cut turf, prune shrubs, plant beds, and maintain grounds while prioritizing safety and guest relations. Flexible hours and physical outdoor work are expected.

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 power mowers, trimming, and edging with a gas-powered edger/trimmer, and operate a gas-powered blower.
• Prune shrubs and low trees to improve shape or growth habit 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 other debris onto turf before mowing.
• Mulch leaves and organic matter when mowing.
• Weed by hand or with a garden hoe or hoe.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance to extend equipment life.
• Remove trash, dead plants, and suckers from landscapes.
• Maintain a polite, friendly demeanor with guests and customers.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Crew Leader.

Skills

Enthusiastic and dependable

Equipment safety

Horticultural maintenance knowledge

Lift and manual labor

Tools

Gas-powered edger/trimmer

Gas-powered blower

Walk-behind mower

Pruning shears

Job description

BrightView Landscapes is hiring a Landscaper I in Pleasanton, CA to provide landscape maintenance for diverse properties. The role involves basic landscaping tasks under supervision, safe operation of commercial landscaping equipment, and assisting with plant material upkeep.

You will cut turf, prune shrubs, plant beds, and maintain grounds while prioritizing safety and guest relations. Flexible hours and physical outdoor work are expected.