Description
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Job Summary
- The Landscaper provides landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and public properties. This position performs basic tasks without supervision and supports the safe operation of commercial-grade landscaping equipment as well as the upkeep of plant material and other landscaping elements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Execute work according to site-specific details and client requests
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Cut turf using various-sized power mowers, trimming, and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer, and operating a gas-powered blower
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Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve the shape or growth habit or to remove damaged branches
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Plant and maintain flower beds
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Prepare soil, install, and maintain seasonal color
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Operate the edger and line trimmer along sidewalks, flower beds, trees, buildings, fences, and other objects
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Utilize proper weed control methods
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Pick up trash and blow leaves and other organic debris onto the turf before mowing.
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Mulch the leaves and organic matter when mowing
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Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe
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Assist less seasoned team members in completing work
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Assist Crew Leader with DVIR inspections
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Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on trucks and trailers (add fluids, replace lights, etc.)
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Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests and customers
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Proactively communicate quality concerns with the Crew Leader as appropriate
Education and Experience:
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At least 18 years old,
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Enthusiastic and dependable
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Ability to safely work with equipment like power saws and cutters
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Certified on level 2 equipment (extend hedge, trimmer, extend pole pruners, push/ride-on blower, riding mower, stand on mower, walk behind rototiller)
Physical Demands/Requirements:
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Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
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Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
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Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day
Work Environment:
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Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic
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Work near or about natural bodies of water
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Ability to work in extreme conditions - temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
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Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
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Work outdoors in moderate to extreme heat in dry/humid near automotive traffic, natural bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical/electrical hazards, and direct sunlight.
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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.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Compensation Pay Range:
$16-$22/hour depending on experience
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.