Landscaper III

BrightView Landscapes; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company contributions

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes is seeking a Landscaper III to perform skilled landscape maintenance across industrial, commercial, and public properties. You will operate commercial equipment and care for plant materials while working independently and guiding peers when the Crew Leader is away.

The role requires certification to operate level 3 equipment and pesticide application, with strong safety focus and ability to meet physical demands in outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and enthusiastic and dependable.
• Certified to operate level 3 equipment and apply pesticides.
• Experience with maintaining landscapes and operating lawn equipment.
• Able to work outdoors in extreme heat/cold and lift 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site detail and quality; lead in Crew Leader's absence.
• Operate mowers, edgers, trimmers, and blowers safely.
• Prune shrubs and low trees; plant and maintain flowerbeds.
• Identify irrigation issues and repair sprinkler heads.
• Coach team on safety topics and preventative maintenance.
• Work flexible hours including weekends/holidays if needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Pesticide certification

Safety compliance

Accident-free track record

Education

Level 3 equipment certification

Pesticide applicator certification

Minimum age 18

Tools

Power saws

Gas-powered edger/trimmer

Lawn & landscaping equipment

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.

Job Summary

• 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-poweredblower
• Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve the shape or growth habit or to remove damagedbranches
• 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 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
• 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 andcustomers

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.)
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

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.