Landscaper

BrightView Landscapes; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with employer contributions

Paid time off for vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

A landscape maintenance company in Florida is seeking a Landscaper responsible for maintaining commercial and public properties. The role includes operating landscaping equipment, pruning plants, and performing various landscaping duties. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and demonstrate dependability and the ability to work outdoors in various conditions. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Ability to safely handle landscaping equipment.
• Dependable and enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform turf cutting and edging.
• Prune shrubs and trees for shape and health.
• Maintain flower beds and landscaping features.
• Operate various power equipment safely.
• Report unsafe conditions to crew leaders.

Skills

Ability to operate power equipment

Dependability

Basic horticultural knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backpack blower

Stick edger

String trimmer

Walk-behind mower

Job description

Landscaper role at BrightView Landscapes

Description

The Landscaper provides 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-powered blower.
• Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve the shape or growth habit, or to remove damaged branches.
• Plant and maintain flower beds.
• 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 hook hoe.
• 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.

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 near situations with 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, dry or 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.

Benefits

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

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

This job description is subject to change at any time.