Landscape Technician I - Outdoor Maintenance Pro

Brightview Landscapes Ltd.; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Landscaper I to provide landscape maintenance support across a variety of properties. You will perform basic landscaping tasks under supervision and assist with maintaining plant materials and landscape features using safe operation of commercial-grade equipment.

The role requires being at least 18, ability to lift 40 lbs, willingness to work outdoors in various weather, and a customer-friendly demeanor.

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

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Landscaper I to provide landscape maintenance support across a variety of properties. You will perform basic landscaping tasks under supervision and assist with maintaining plant materials and landscape features using safe operation of commercial-grade equipment.

The role requires being at least 18, ability to lift 40 lbs, willingness to work outdoors in various weather, and a customer-friendly demeanor.