Landscaper

BrightView Landscapes; El Mirage (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes seeks a Landscaper I to provide landscape maintenance support for a variety of industrial, commercial, and public properties. The role performs basic tasks under supervision and helps operate commercial landscaping equipment while caring for plant material.

You will perform mowing, pruning, planting, and upkeep, with emphasis on safety and courteous interaction with guests. This full-time position includes benefits and growth opportunities within a nationwide landscape

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old and dependable.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment safely.
• Familiar with basic horticultural maintenance.
• Certified on level 1 equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cut turf with power mowers and edge with a gas-powered edger.
• Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to shape growth or remove damage.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds.
• Operate edger and line trimmer along sidewalks and beds.
• Pick up trash and blow leaves and debris onto the turf before mowing.
• Mulch leaves and organic matter when mowing.
• Perform weeding by hand or with hoe.
• Perform basic maintenance to extend equipment life.
• Remove trash, dead plants, and suckers from landscape.
• Maintain a polite, friendly demeanor with guests and customers.
• Report unsafe conditions to Crew Leader or Production Manager.

Skills

Enthusiastic and dependable

Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs

Ability to bend, stoop and twist

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backpack blower

Stick edger

String trimmer

Walk-behind mower

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 performs basic tasks with supervision and supports the safe operation of commercial grade landscaping equipment as well as the upkeep of plant material and other landscaping elements.

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 on to 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 landscape
• Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests andcustomers
• Report unsafe conditions to Crew Leader or Production Manager 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, ear plugs, long sleeved shirts, and work boots.

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.