Landscaper (Rhode Island)

Description

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Job Summary

• The Landscaper will 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.

Compensation Pay Range:

$18-$25/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.