Outdoor Grounds Tech: Plant Care & Maintenance

BrightView; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Job summary

BrightView is seeking a Landscaper I to provide landscape maintenance support for various properties. The role involves operating basic landscaping equipment and assisting with plant material upkeep under supervision.

The position requires natural enthusiasm and reliability, safety-focused operation of tools, and knowledge of basic horticultural practices. Snow-season, part-time on-call opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• Must be 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.

Responsibilities

• Cut turf using power mowers, trim and edge using gas-powered edger/trimmer, and operate a gas-powered blower.
• Prune shrubs and low trees to improve shape or growth habit or remove damaged branches.
• 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 organic debris onto turf before mowing.
• Mulch leaves and organic matter while mowing.
• Perform weeding by hand or with hoe or hulahoe.
• Perform basic, preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Remove trash, dead plants, and suckers from the landscape.
• Maintain a polite, friendly demeanor with guests and customers.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Crew Leader.

Skills

Enthusiastic and dependable

Ability to safely work with equipment

Basic horticultural maintenance

Education

At least 18 years old

Certified on level 1 equipment (backpack blower, stick edger, string trimmer, walk-behind mower)

Familiar with basic horticultural maintenance operations/practices

Tools

Job description

BrightView is seeking a Landscaper I to provide landscape maintenance support for various properties. The role involves operating basic landscaping equipment and assisting with plant material upkeep under supervision.

The position requires natural enthusiasm and reliability, safety-focused operation of tools, and knowledge of basic horticultural practices. Snow-season, part-time on-call opportunities may be available.