Landscaper

BrightView; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes is seeking a Landscaper I to support landscape maintenance across commercial properties. You will perform basic tasks under supervision, assist with equipment operation, and help care for plant materials.

The role involves outdoor work, seasonal hours, and interaction with guests on site. The ideal candidate is at least 18, enthusiastic, able to operate mowers, trimmers, and blowers safely, and familiar with basic horticultural practices.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old and enthusiastic.
• Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers).
• Certified on level 1 equipment (backpack blower, edger, string trimmer, walk-behind mower).
• Familiar with basic horticultural maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Cut turf with power mowers and edge/trim using gas-powered tools.
• Prune shrubs and low trees to shape growth and remove damaged branches.
• Plant and maintain flower beds and mulch leaves/organic matter as needed.
• Operate equipment along sidewalks, beds, trees, and buildings.
• Report unsafe conditions to Crew Leader and maintain a polite demeanor with guests.

Skills

Outdoor work

Equipment operation safety

Enthusiastic and dependable

Strong stamina

Education

Minimum 18 years old

Tools

Gas-powered mower

Gas-powered edger/trimmer

Gas-powered blower

Hand tools (shovels, rakes)

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.)
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g. safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver's license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

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.