Union Laborer

Brightview Landscapes Ltd.; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a BVG Union Laborer, Journeyman to perform landscape and irrigation duties using hand and/or power tools. The role requires physical stamina and safety awareness for outdoor work in various conditions.

Experience in construction is helpful but not required; a valid driver’s license may be required for fleet vehicles and job sites, with the ability to work flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience with landscaping tasks is a plus.
• Must be able to operate hand tools and equipment safely.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and maintain stamina.

Responsibilities

• Manually excavate with shovel.
• Hand tool use including wheelbarrow.
• General mechanical knowledge to recognize irrigation parts and assembly procedures.
• Load & unload materials.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Education

Construction experience helpful

Job description

Description

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Job Summary

• The BVG Union Laborer, Journeyman utilizes hand and/or power tools or equipment to perform a wide range of landscape and irrigation duties.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manually excavate with shovel
• Hand tool use including wheelbarrow
• General mechanical knowledge and ability to recognize various irrigation parts and assembly procedures
• Load & unload materials

Education And Experience

• Construction experience helpful, but not necessary.

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 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 work from elevated heights such as an 8" A-frame ladder.
• 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.

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.