Landscape Laborer - Maintenance

Description

At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your brightest. Were looking for a Landscaping Crew Member. Can you picture yourself here?

Heres what youd do:

The Crew Member is responsible for safely and efficiently producing quality landscape service that meets or exceeds the standards of clients and management.

Youd be responsible for:

Preparing trucks for the day:

• Load gas cans, mowers and other equipment onto trucks/trailers

• Secure all equipment

• Maintain and correctly use issued personal protective equipment.

Performing maintenance on properties:

• Safely operate equipment with all necessary personal protective equipment

• Mow turf using various mowers

• Edge grass at curbs and walkways

• Blow leaves and clippings

• Prune shrubs and trees as needed and clear debris

• Pull weeds as needed

• Clean site and watch for trash, limbs, and rocks

Plantings and Flower Installation:

• Prep soil uniformly for flower or groundcover installation

• Plant material properly considering depth, size, placement, and spacing

• Apply mulch appropriately for type of material

• Water material correctly

• Edge beds or establish new bed edges

Performing maintenance on equipment:

• Unload equipment from trucks/trailers

• Wash equipment and truck

• Change equipment blades and oil

• Clean air filters

• Grease machines

Snow removal (when applicable):

• Must be available nights, weekends and holidays

• Assisting the crew leader as needed

And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have:

• Some experience in lawn care

• Ability to operate various lawn care machinery including mowers, edgers, backpack blower.

• Bilingual English/Spanish

• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of various landscaping equipment and materials, including, but not limited to backpack blowers, large containers of mulch/plant material, various sizes of lawnmowers, etc.

• Ability to safely operate hand and power equipment, including but not limited to manual and powered sawing and cutting equipment

• Ability to leverage 80 lbs. of a walk behind mower over curbs

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to lift branches and limbs

• Ability to push, pull, grip and squeeze various tools, products and/or items (e.g., pruning

• Ability to walk up to 10 miles a day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain, often while carrying, pushing, or pulling equipment, materials, or debris.

• Ability to bend and kneel up to 9 hours or more a day

• Ability to use hand saw

• Ability to work hours vary and may exceed 12 hours per day

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, precipitation)

• Noise level may be loud at times and use of ear plugs may be required (e.g., outdoor conditions, backpack blowers, running mowers, weedwackers)

Heres what to know about working here:

Here at BrightView, were as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about caring for each other. Though were the nations leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.

If youre looking to join a team of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you just might have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, theres no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

Growing Everyday

Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development. In addition to best-in-class opportunities and competitive salary, you may be eligible for benefits and perks like:

• Health and wellness coverage
• 401k savings plan

Start Your Bright New Career Journey

BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.