Landscaper (Goodyear/Buckeye)

BrightView Landscapes; El Mirage (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays (6–9)

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes is seeking a Landscaper I to support landscape maintenance across diverse properties. You will perform basic tasks under supervision and assist with safe operation of commercial landscaping equipment, while caring for plant material and other landscape elements.

You will cut turf with mowers, trim with edgers, prune shrubs, plant and maintain flowerbeds, and keep areas clean and safe for guests. This role requires endurance for outdoor work and adherence to safety practices.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and dependable.
• Ability to safely operate general landscaping equipment.
• Familiar with basic horticultural maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Cut turf with power mowers and trim using edger/trimmer; operate a gas-powered blower.
• Prune shrubs and low trees to maintain shape and health.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds; mulch leaves and organic matter as part of mowing.
• Report unsafe conditions to Crew Leader or Production Manager.
• Maintain a polite, responsive demeanor with guests and customers.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Dependable

Physical strength

Safety-minded

Education

Age 18+

Tools

Backpack blower

Edger

String trimmer

Walk-behind mower

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 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.

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.