Lead Landscaper III: Independent, Skilled Equipment Pro

BrightView Landscapes; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC in Gatlinburg, TN is seeking a Landscaper III to perform skilled landscape maintenance for industrial, commercial, and public properties. Working independently, you will manage complex tasks, operate commercial equipment safely, and care for plant materials and landscape elements.

You will lead and support crew tasks, train teammates, and ensure high-quality results while following safety policies.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old and able to work outdoors.
• Enthusiastic and dependable.
• Certified on level 3 equipment (bed edger, chainsaw, power pole, pruner, leaf vacuum, skid steer).
• Certified to apply pesticides.
• Six months 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
• Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve the shape or growth habit
• 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

Team leadership

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Outdoor work

Tools

Bed edger

Chainsaw

Power pole

Pruner

Leaf vacuum

Skid steer

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC in Gatlinburg, TN is seeking a Landscaper III to perform skilled landscape maintenance for industrial, commercial, and public properties. Working independently, you will manage complex tasks, operate commercial equipment safely, and care for plant materials and landscape elements.

You will lead and support crew tasks, train teammates, and ensure high-quality results while following safety policies.