Landscaper (Fort Bragg location)

BrightView Landscapes; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Landscaper I to support landscape maintenance across a variety of properties. This role involves performing basic landscaping tasks under supervision, operating commercial-grade equipment, and assisting with plant material and landscape feature upkeep.

You will cut turf, prune shrubs, plant beds, weed, mulch, and perform light maintenance on equipment. The job requires safety awareness, ability to lift 40 lbs, and a team-focused, courteous demeanor when

Qualifications

• Age minimum of 18 years.
• Enthusiastic and dependable.
• Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment.
• 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, trim and edge with gas-powered edger/trimmer, operate a gas-powered blower.
• Prune shrubs and low trees to improve shape or growth habit or remove damaged branches.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds.
• Operate edger and line trimmer along sidewalks, beds, trees, buildings, fences and other objects.
• Pick up trash and blow leaves and debris onto turf before mowing.
• Mulch leaves and organic matter when mowing.
• Weed by hand or with a garden hoe.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance to extend equipment life.
• 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.

Job description

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

• 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.

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

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-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 onto 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 the landscape
• Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests andcustomers
• 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.

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.