Landscaper (Avon/Cleveland)

BrightView; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Job summary

BrightView is seeking a Landscaper I in Avon, OH. This role supports landscape maintenance across properties, operating mowers, edgers, and blowers, and assisting with plant material upkeep. The position requires working outdoors in varying conditions and lifting up to 40 lbs.

The ideal candidate is at least 18, enthusiastic, and certified on level 1 equipment. Benefits include health and retirement plans and holidays; training provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Enthusiastic 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/practices.

Responsibilities

• Cut turf using power mowers and trim/edge with gas-powered tools.
• Prune shrubs and low trees as needed for shape/growth.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds.
• Operate edger and line trimmer along sidewalks and beds.
• Pick up trash and blow leaves into turf before mowing.
• Mulch leaves and organic matter while mowing.
• Perform weeding by hand or with hoe.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance to extend life.

Skills

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Enthusiastic and dependable

Operate landscaping equipment

Education

18+ years old

Certified on level 1 equipment

Tools

Gas-powered mower

Gas-powered edger/trimmer

Leaf blower

Power saws and cutters

Job description

Description

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The Pay Range for this role is $17-$20.50 per hour and offered rate will depend upon previous related work experience as well as any licenses / certification you currently hold.

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.

Compensation Pay Range:

The Pay Range for this role is $17-$21.50 per hour and offered rate will depend upon previous related work experience as well as any licenses / certification you currently hold.

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.