Landscaper (Portage) - Immediate Start

BrightView Landscapes; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes in Portage, MI is seeking a Landscaper I to provide landscape maintenance across industrial, commercial, and public properties. This role performs basic tasks with supervision and helps operate commercial landscaping equipment while maintaining plant material.

Duties include mowing, edging, pruning shrubs, planting flowers, maintaining beds, and reporting unsafe conditions. Candidates should be at least 18, dependable, and certified on level 1 equipment; physical ability to

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Dependable and enthusiastic.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment such as mowers, edgers, and blowers.
• Certified on level 1 equipment (backpack blower, stick edger, string trimmer, walk‑behind mower).
• Familiar with basic horticultural maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Cut turf with power mowers and trim/edging; operate gas-powered blower.
• Prune shrubs and low trees to improve shape or remove damaged growth.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds.
• Operate edger and trimmer along sidewalks and beds.
• Maintain cleanliness by picking up trash and blowing leaves.

Skills

Safety-consciousness

Dependable

Operate landscaping equipment safely

Physical stamina

Education

Certified on level 1 equipment (backpack blower, edger, trimmer, mower)

Familiar with basic horticultural maintenance

Tools

Gas-powered mower

Gas-powered edger/trimmer

Gas-powered blower

Job description

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

STARTING PAY RANGE for this role IS $15 - $17 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD.

• 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.

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

STARTING PAY RANGE for this role IS $15 - $17 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD.

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.