Landscaper

Brightvie; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan with employer contributions

6–9 company paid holidays per year

Paid time off for vacation/sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC in Calabasas, CA is seeking a Landscaper I to support landscape maintenance across commercial properties. You will perform basic landscaping tasks under supervision and help run commercial equipment safely to maintain plant materials and features.

You will assist with turf, shrubs, beds, and walks, ensuring timely upkeep while following safety guidelines and maintaining a courteous approach with clients.

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, trim and edge with a gas-powered edger/trimmer, and operate a gas-powered blower.
• Prune shrubs and low trees to improve shape/growth or remove damaged branches.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds.
• Operate edger and line trimmer along sidewalks, beds, and near structures.
• Collect debris and mulch leaves during mowing.
• Perform basic maintenance to extend equipment life.
• Remove trash, dead plants, and suckers from landscape.
• Maintain a friendly demeanor with guests and customers.
• Report unsafe conditions to Crew Leader.

Skills

Age requirement

Dependable

Equipment operation

Horticultural maintenance

Education

Level 1 Equipment Certification

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 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

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

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

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Compensation Pay Range:

$17.00 -$ 19.00

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.