Landscaper III

BrightView Landscapes; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

6–9 company paid holidays

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes is hiring a Landscaper III in Jacksonville, FL, to maintain outdoor properties and perform complex landscaping tasks with independence. You will operate commercial equipment, prune, plant, mulch, and execute cleanups while ensuring safety and quality on every job.

The role supports Crew Leaders, coaches teammates, and participates in on-going preventative maintenance. A valid pesticide certification and level 3 equipment credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Certified on level 3 equipment and pesticide application.
• Six months of accident-free performance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site details and assist Crew Leader on site.
• Operate landscaping equipment safely and professionally.
• Lead when Crew Leader is absent and coach teammates.
• Complete punch list items without supervision and deliver quality results.
• Identify irrigation issues and repair sprinkler heads.
• Train team on preventative maintenance for trucks and trailers.

Skills

Enthusiastic and dependable

Safe equipment operation

Accident-free record (6 months)

Polite, customer-focused demeanor

Lift 40 lbs and manual handling

Education

Age 18+

Level 3 equipment certification (bed edger, chainsaw, power pole, pruner, leaf vacuum, skid steer)

Pesticide application certification

Tools

Power saws and cutters

Job description

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

• The Landscaper III provides skilled landscape maintenance for industrial, commercial, and public properties. Working independently, this role performs complex landscaping tasks, operates commercial-grade equipment safely, and ensures the proper care of plant materials and other landscape elements.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain site detail
• Lead and perform job duties when the Crew Leader is not on site
• Work with the Crew Leader to solve problems and overcome job and schedule challenges
• Complete punch list items without supervision
• Offer solutions to deliver quality results
• 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
• Identify irrigation system problems and work with the Crew Leader to correct
• Properly repair broken sprinkler heads
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds
• 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
• Train team members on preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers; connect trucks and trailers safely and correctly
• Identify common weeds and recommend methods for control
• Coach and remind the team of the "Safety Topic" tailgate talk throughout the week/month
• Assist the Crew Leader/Production Manager in coaching team members
• Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests and customers

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 3 equipment (bed edger, chainsaw, power pole, pruner, leaf vacuum, skid steer)
• Certified to apply pesticides
• Has demonstrated 6 months of accident-free performance

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

• This role works in an outdoor 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

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

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.