Maintenance Crew Members (Long Grove)

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 performs basic tasks with supervision and supports the safe operation of commercial grade landscaping equipment as well as the upkeep of plant material and other landscaping elements.

The Pay Range for this role is $17.00 - $20.00 per hour and is determined based on Previous related Work Experience as well as any licenses /certifications you currently hold.

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 on to 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 landscape

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

• Report unsafe conditions to Crew Leader or Production Manager 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, ear plugs, long sleeved shirts, and work boots.

Compensation Pay Range:

The Pay Range for this role is $17.00 - $20.00 per hour and is determined based on Previous related Work Experience as well as any licenses /certifications you currently hold.

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 .

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