Landscaper; Driver

Position: Landscaper (Driver)
Description

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Job Summary

* The Landscaper III provides skilled landscape maintenance for industrial, commercial, and public properties. Working independently, this role performs complex landscaping tasks, operates commercial-grade equipment safely, and ensures the proper care of plant materials and other landscape elements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Proactively maintain site detail

* Lead and perform job duties when the Crew Leader is not on site

* Work with the Crew Leader to solve problems and overcome job and schedule challenges

* Complete punch list items without supervision

* Offer solutions to deliver quality results

* Cut turf using various-sized power mowers, trimming, and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer, and operating a gas-powered blower

* Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve the shape or growth habit or to remove damaged branches

* Identify irrigation system problems and work with the Crew Leader to correct

* Properly repair broken sprinkler heads

* Plant and maintain flower beds

* Operate the edger and line trimmer along sidewalks, flower beds, trees, buildings, fences, and other objects

* Pick up trash and blow leaves and other organic debris onto the turf before mowing.

* Mulch the leaves and organic matter when mowing.

* Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe

* Train team members on preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers; connect trucks and trailers safely and correctly

* Identify common weeds and recommend methods for control

* Coach and remind the team of the "Safety Topic" tailgate talk throughout the week/month

* Assist the Crew Leader/Production Manager in coaching team members

* Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests and customers

Education and Experience:

* At least 18 years old

* Enthusiastic and dependable

* Ability to safely work with equipment like power saws and cutters

* Certified on level 3 equipment (bed edger, chainsaw, power pole, pruner, leaf vacuum, skid steer)

* Certified to apply pesticides

* Has demonstrated 6 months of accident-free performance

Physical Demands/Requirements:

* Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)

* Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)

* Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day

Work Environment:

* This role works in an outdoor work environment.

* Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic

* Work near or about natural bodies of water

* Ability to work in extreme conditions - temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit

* Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time

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

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Compensation Pay Range:

$20/hour

Bright View 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 Bright View.