Union apprentice

BrightView; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Paid holidays (6-9 per year)

Paid time off for vacation/sick leave

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Laborer Apprentice to learn and develop essential laborer skills under the tutelage of a foreman. The role focuses on landscape and irrigation tasks, with hands-on training and practical duties designed to build proficiency.

Applicants should be union members in good standing, able to read and write, and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors in various weather. A valid driver's license is preferred for fleet vehicle operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a union member in good standing.
• Ability to read and write.
• Must be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company vehicles).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• 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 and perform repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

• Use hand and/or power tools or equipment to perform a wide range of landscape and irrigation duties.
• Install irrigation and planting various materials.
• Safeguard assets from theft and misuse.

Skills

Read/write

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Education

Union member in good standing

Ability to read and write

Tools

Landscaping tools

Job description

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

Job Summary

• The BVG Union Laborer Apprentice is responsible for learning and developing laborer skills under the tutelage of their assigned foreman. Apprentice level is determined by total amount of hours worked in the apprentice level position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use hand and/or power tools or equipment to perform a wide range of landscape and irrigation duties.
• Install irrigation and planting various materials.
• Safeguard assets form theft and misuse.

Education and Experience:

• Union member in good standing.
• Ability to read and write.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• 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.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Compensation Pay Range:

24.82

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.

• 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.