Landscapers (String Trimmer operator) Direct report in Chelsea

BrightView Landscapes; Chelsea (MI); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes is seeking a Landscaper I to provide landscape maintenance support across a variety of properties. You will operate commercial landscaping equipment, maintain plant material, and be part of a full-time, year-round team. The role emphasizes safe equipment use and customer-facing professionalism.

The position involves tasks like mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, and routine upkeep. A strong work ethic and reliability are essential for growth within the team.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old and dependable.
• Enthusiastic and dependable; reliable work ethic.
• Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment (saws, cutters).
• Certified on Level 1 equipment: backpack blower, stick edger, string trimmer, walk-behind mower.
• Familiar with basic horticultural maintenance operations/practices.

Responsibilities

• Cut turf with power mowers; trim and edge; operate gas-powered blower.
• Prune shrubs and low trees to shape or remove damaged branches.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds.
• Operate edger and string trimmer along sidewalks, beds, trees, and structures.
• Pickup trash and blow leaves; mulch leaves and organic matter.

Skills

18+ years old

Enthusiastic and dependable

Safety with landscaping equipment

Basic horticultural maintenance

Education

Certification: Level 1 equipment

Tools

Backpack blower

Stick 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.

The pay range for this role is $17-$19 per hour.

This role is for someone to specifically use a string trimmer to maintain the property as assigned. You may be assigned other Landscaping tasks such as some listed below. This is a full-time, potentially year-round position.

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 string 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: (with or without reasonable accomodation)

• 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 timeWork 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.