Landscaper Central

BrightView; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,452 - 25,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Paid time off for vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A leading landscaping company in San Diego is seeking a Landscaper to provide maintenance support for various properties. Responsibilities include operating commercial-grade equipment, maintaining plant materials, and performing basic landscaping tasks. Candidates should be enthusiastic, dependable, and have the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. The pay ranges from $17.75 to $18.50 per hour and includes a comprehensive suite of benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Dependable and enthusiastic worker.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must have certification on level 1 equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cut turf using power mowers and operate gas-powered equipment.
• Prune shrubs and maintain flower beds.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Crew Leader.

Skills

Ability to safely work with equipment

Dependability

Basic horticultural maintenance knowledge

Education

At least 18 years old

Tools

Backpack blower

String trimmer

Gas-powered edger

Job description

Description

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Job Summary

• 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 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

Compensation Pay Range

17.75 - 18.50

Benefits

BrightView offers a suite of 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.

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

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.