Landscaper (Mow Team) - (Oakwood/Cleveland)

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Landscaper (Mow Team) 

Looking for an opportunity where success comes naturally? Then you may have found your crew. We’re looking for a Landscape Tender to join our team.

THE PAY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS $18-$22.00 PER HOUR AND WILL BE BASED ON PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS THE LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS YOU CURRENTLY HOLD AND WILL BE DECIDED AT THE TIME OF AN OFFER BEING MADE.

This roles MAY require a Driver's license as part of this role MAY require driving a company vehicle.

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, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.

• Able to 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, bo