Landscaper​/Driver; Monroe​/Cincinnati

Position: Landscaper/Driver  (Monroe/Cincinnati)
** description*
* ** the best teams are created and maintained here.*
* ** this roles requires a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a criminal background and driver's records check as well as the dot certification process which requires a drug test.*
* ** the pay range for this role is $19 - $22 per hour based on previous experience as well as certifications/licenses you currently hold and will be decided at the time of an offer being made.*
* ** 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.)

+ 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, stop and twist continuously throughout the day and 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:*
* ** the pay range for this role is $19 - $22 per hour based on previous experience as well as certifications/licenses you currently hold and will be decided at the time of an offer being made.*
* ** _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…