Senior Landscaper III — On-Site Crew Leader & Maintenance

BrightView; Freeport (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Potential variable pay opportunities

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a skilled Landscaper III to provide maintenance for industrial, commercial, and public properties. Working independently, you will operate commercial equipment and ensure healthy plant materials and landscape elements.

You will lead duties when the Crew Leader is off-site, troubleshoot, complete punch list items, and train teammates on safety and preventive maintenance. A valid driver's license and pesticide certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be 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 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

Landscape maintenance

Equipment operation

Shrub pruning

Pesticide certification

Driver's license

Tools

Gas-powered tools

Edger/trimmer

Leaf blower

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a skilled Landscaper III to provide maintenance for industrial, commercial, and public properties. Working independently, you will operate commercial equipment and ensure healthy plant materials and landscape elements.

You will lead duties when the Crew Leader is off-site, troubleshoot, complete punch list items, and train teammates on safety and preventive maintenance. A valid driver's license and pesticide certification are required.