Outdoor Landscaper — Mowing, Pruning & Planting

Brightvie; Freeport (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

6-9 company paid holidays per year

Paid time off for vacation/sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC seeks an entry-level Landscaper I to support maintenance across industrial, commercial, and public properties. You will help with basic landscaping tasks under supervision and assist with safe operation of commercial equipment.

The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs, working outdoors in various weather, and maintaining a professional demeanor with guests. Training and safety standards apply.

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• 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
• Perform basic, preventative maintenance to extend the life of equipment
• Properly remove trash, dead plants, and suckers from the landscape
• Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests and customers
• Report unsafe conditions to the Crew Leader as appropriate

Skills

Enthusiastic dependable

Safe equipment operation

Valid driver license

Flexible hours weekends

Tools

Gas-powered mower

Gas-powered edger/trimmer

Gas-powered blower

Backpack blower

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC seeks an entry-level Landscaper I to support maintenance across industrial, commercial, and public properties. You will help with basic landscaping tasks under supervision and assist with safe operation of commercial equipment.

The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs, working outdoors in various weather, and maintaining a professional demeanor with guests. Training and safety standards apply.