Landscaper

BrightView Landscapes; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes in Boston is seeking a Landscaper I to provide landscape maintenance support for a variety of properties. This role involves performing basic tasks under supervision and assisting with the safe operation of commercial landscaping equipment.

You will prune shrubs, plant and maintain flowerbeds, mulch leaves, and cut turf with mowers, while maintaining a polite, safe presence around guests and customers. Physical stamina is essential for outdoor work in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Enthusiastic and dependable.
• Ability to safely operate equipment such as power saws and cutters.
• Certified on level 1 equipment (backpack blower, stick edger, string trimmer, walk-behind mower).
• Familiar with basic horticultural maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Cut turf using power mowers, trim and edge with edger/trimmer, operate blower.
• Prune shrubs and low trees to maintain shape and remove damaged branches.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds.
• Operate edger and trimmer along sidewalks and beds.
• Remove trash and debris; mulch leaves when mowing.
• Weed by hand or with a hoe.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Equipment operation

Job description

Description

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Job Summary

• The Landscaper I provide landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and public properties.This position involves performing basic landscaping tasks under supervision, supporting the safe operation of commercial-grade landscaping equipment, and assisting with the maintenance of plant materials and other landscape features.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Cut turf using various-sized power mowers, trimming, and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer, and operating a gas-poweredblower
• Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve the shape or growth habit, or to remove damagedbranches
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds
• Operate the edger and line trimmer along sidewalks, flower beds, trees, buildings, fences, and otherobjects
• Pick up trash and blow leaves and other organic debris onto the turf before mowing.
• Mulch the leaves and organic matter whenmowing
• 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 andcustomers
• Report unsafe conditions to the Crew Leader as appropriate

Education And Experience

• At least 18 years old,
• Enthusiastic and dependent
• 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

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
• Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day

Work Environment

• Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic
• Work near or about natural bodies of water
• Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
• Work outdoors in moderate to extreme heat in dry/humid near automotive traffic, natural bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical/electrical hazards, and direct sunlight.
• Requires protective clothing and personal devices: Eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, earplugs, long-sleeved shirts, and work boots

Compensation Pay Range

$18-$22/hour depending on experience

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.