Lead Commercial Landscaper – Expert Grounds Care

BrightView; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

6 to 9 company paid holidays per year

Paid time off for vacation/sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Variable pay opportunities

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a skilled Landscaper III to maintain industrial, commercial, and public properties, working independently to perform complex landscaping tasks and operate commercial-grade equipment safely.

You will care for plant materials and landscape elements while performing duties such as mowing, edging, pruning, irrigation checks, and weed control. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift 40 lbs, with pesticide application certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 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

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 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 and customers

Skills

Operate landscaping equipment

Safety and outdoor work

Education

Certified on level 3 equipment (bed edger, chainsaw, power pole, pruner, leaf vacuum, skid steer)

Certified to apply pesticides

6 months accident-free performance

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a skilled Landscaper III to maintain industrial, commercial, and public properties, working independently to perform complex landscaping tasks and operate commercial-grade equipment safely.

You will care for plant materials and landscape elements while performing duties such as mowing, edging, pruning, irrigation checks, and weed control. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift 40 lbs, with pesticide application certification preferred.