Tree Care Crew Member Driver

BrightView Landscapes; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes is seeking a Groundsperson to maintain golf-course grounds by mowing turf, operating gas-powered blowers, and collecting leaves and trash. You may perform Greenskeeper or Irrigator duties as needed and must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

This entry-level role requires no prior experience; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus and a valid driver’s license is beneficial for fleet vehicle operations.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position, no prior experience or training required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

• Mow small turf areas using fly-mo or small push power mowers
• Trim and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer
• Operate a gas-powered blower
• Trim shrubs and low trees to shape and improve growth or to remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs
• Pick up leaves, trash, cut grass, and place onto a truck or trailer
• Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe
• May include Greenskeeper and/or Irrigator duties as assigned

Skills

Mowing

Edging

Weeding

Outdoor stamina

Tools

Gas-powered mower

Gas-powered blower

Gas-powered edger/trimmer

Hand tools

Job description

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

The Groundsperson maintains the grounds of golf courses by performing some or all the following duties: mowing turf areas, operating a gas-powered blower, and picking up leaves and trash.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Mow small turf areas using “fly-mo” or small push power mowers
• Trim and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer
• Operate a gas-powered blower
• Trim shrubs and low trees to shape and improve growth or to remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs using shears, pruners, or gas-powered hedge trimmers
• Pick up leaves, trash, cut grass, and place onto a truck or trailer
• Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe
• May include Greenskeeper and/or Irrigator duties as assigned

Education And Experience

• Entry-level position, no prior experience or training required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process. It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.