Landscape Technician: Maintenance & Plant Care

BrightView Landscapes; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Landscaper I to support landscape maintenance across industrial, commercial, and public properties. You will perform basic landscaping tasks under supervision and help operate commercial equipment safely.

We value enthusiasm, dependability, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. Eligible candidates must be 18+, have basic horticultural knowledge, and hold level 1 equipment certification where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and enthusiastic/dependable.
• Ability to safely operate equipment like power saws and cutters.
• Certified on level 1 equipment (backpack blower, 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 edger/trimmer, operate a gas-powered blower.
• Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to shape growth or remove damaged branches.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds.
• Operate edger/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 basic, preventative maintenance to extend equipment life.
• Remove trash, dead plants, and suckers from the landscape.
• Maintain a polite, friendly demeanor with guests and customers.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Crew Leader.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Reliability

Horticulture basics

Tools

Gas-powered edger

Gas-powered blower

Mowers

Trimmers

Job description

BrightView Landscapes in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Landscaper I to support landscape maintenance across industrial, commercial, and public properties. You will perform basic landscaping tasks under supervision and help operate commercial equipment safely.

We value enthusiasm, dependability, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. Eligible candidates must be 18+, have basic horticultural knowledge, and hold level 1 equipment certification where applicable.