Tree Care Grounds Person

BrightView Landscapes; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes in Nashville, TN is seeking an entry-level Grounds Person Tree Care I to assist with tree care operations, brush clearing, chipping, and debris disposal. No prior experience required.

You will support pruning and removal activities, operate basic equipment safely, and follow company safety procedures. This role emphasizes learning on the job, teamwork, and attention to safety around work zones.

Qualifications

• Follows directions and procedures during roping, rigging, and routine maintenance.
• Performs basic arithmetic for measurements related to arboricultural tasks.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to field variables with concise instructions.
• Uses standardized hand signals to communicate on site.
• Communicates with the public to provide clear directions around the work zone.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic ground-level tree care operations supporting pruning, removal, and maintenance.
• Operate powered equipment safely, including woodchippers, trucks, and blowers.
• Use hand tools safely to complete assigned tasks.
• Select and wear task-specific PPE per safety standards.
• Keep the work site clean, organized, and secure, enforcing traffic controls.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Safety awareness

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Math basics

Job description

Job Summary

The Grounds Person Tree Care I role supports tree trimming and removal operations by assisting with ground-level tasks, including clearing brush, chipping branches, and managing debris disposal. This is an entry-level position requiring no prior experience or training.

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform basic ground-level tree care operations in support of pruning, removal, and maintenance activities
• Demonstrate introductory level proficiency in the safe operation of powered equipment, including woodchippers, trucks, and blowers
• Use hand tools such as hand saws, pole pruners, rakes, and shovels effectively and safely to complete assigned tree care tasks
• Select and use appropriate task-specific PPE in accordance with industry safety standards and company protocols
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure job site. Implements traffic and pedestrian control measures and ensure the protection of the work zone at all times

Education And Experience

• Follows established directions and procedures related to roping and rigging, routine maintenance, equipment adjustments, and reporting of malfunctioning or unsafe equipment
• Performs addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving weight, volume, and distance. Estimates or calculates measurements relevant to arboricultural field operations
• Applies critical thinking to interpret and carry out instructions. Completes standardized tasks with competence, adapting to occasional field variables as needed
• Uses standardized hand signals to communicate clearly and safely with climbers and other crew members
• Verbally communicates with the general public to provide clear direction and ensure safety around the work zone

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (during emergency work, mandatory overtime, after-hours, weekends, and holiday work may be required)
• Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 80 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day

Work Environment

• Work outdoors in extreme conditions near automotive traffic and direct sunlight
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme conditions - temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
• Requires protective clothing and personal devices: eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, earplugs, long-sleeved shirts, and work boots

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

Benefits

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• ancillary and voluntary products
• a 401k savings plan with employer contributions
• 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year
• paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave
• tuition reimbursement
• potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance

A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.