Senior Landscaper & Driver - Crew Lead

Brightview Landscapes Ltd.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

6–9 company paid holidays

Paid time off (vacation/sick)

Tuition reimbursement

Variable pay opportunities

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Landscaper III to provide skilled landscape maintenance for industrial, commercial, and public properties. This role works independently, performs complex landscaping tasks, operates commercial-grade equipment safely, and cares for plant materials and landscape elements.

The position requires physical stamina, outdoor work in varying weather, and the ability to mentor crew members when the Crew Leader is off site. A valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Enthusiastic and dependable.
• Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment.
• 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 schedule challenges.
• Complete punch list items without supervision.
• 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.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds.
• Train team members on preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers; connect trucks and trailers safely and correctly.
• Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests and customers.

Skills

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate: Level 3 equipment

Pesticide applicator certification

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Landscaper III to provide skilled landscape maintenance for industrial, commercial, and public properties. This role works independently, performs complex landscaping tasks, operates commercial-grade equipment safely, and cares for plant materials and landscape elements.

The position requires physical stamina, outdoor work in varying weather, and the ability to mentor crew members when the Crew Leader is off site. A valid driver's license is preferred.