Landscaper

BrightView; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Landscaper I to provide landscape maintenance support across properties, performing basic tasks under supervision and assisting with equipment safety.

You will plant, prune, mow, edge, weed, and maintain plant materials, while upholding safety and guest relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 and dependable.
• Ability to safely operate 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 and practices.

Responsibilities

• Cut turf with power mowers and trim edges.
• Prune shrubs and low trees as needed.
• Plant and maintain flower beds.
• Operate edger and line trimmer along edges.
• Trash collection and debris cleanup on site.
• Mulch leaves and organic matter during mowing.
• Weed with hand tools or hoe.
• Perform basic preventative equipment maintenance.
• Remove dead plants and unwanted sprouts.
• Maintain courteous demeanor with guests and customers.
• Report unsafe conditions to Crew Leader.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Power equipment operation

Shrub pruning

Horticulture basics

Safety awareness

Tools

Backpack blower

Stick edger

String trimmer

Walk-behind mower

Power saws

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-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 hula 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 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.