Landscapers

19 Days Old

Description
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Job Summary
The Landscaper I provide landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and public properties. This position involves performing basic landscaping tasks under supervision, supporting the safe operation of commercial-grade landscaping equipment, and assisting with the maintenance of plant materials and other landscape features.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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
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
Perform basic, preventative maintenance to extend the life of equipment
Properly remove trash, dead plants, and suckers from the landscape
Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests and customers
Report unsafe conditions to the Crew Leader as appropriate
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 1 equipment (backpack blower, stick edger, string trimmer, walk-behind mower)
Familiar with basic horticultural maintenance operations/practices
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:
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
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.
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.
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.
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Location:
Durham
Category:
General Occupations

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