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Landscaper (String Trimmer Operator) Direct Report in ChelseaLocation: Chelsea, MI, United StatesJob Type: Regular Full TimePay Range: $17-$19 per hourThe Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.Job SummaryThe 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.This role is for someone to specifically use a string trimmer to maintain the property as assigned. You may be assigned other Landscaping tasks such as some listed below. This is a full-time, potentially year-round position.Duties and Responsibilities:Cut turf using various sized power mowers, trimming, and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer, and operating a gas-powered blowerPrune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve the shape or growth habit or to remove damaged branchesPlant and maintain flower bedsOperate the edger and string trimmer along sidewalks, flower beds, trees, buildings, fences, and other objectsPick 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 hoePerform basic, preventative maintenance to extend the life of equipmentProperly remove trash, dead plants, and suckers from landscapeMaintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests and customersReport unsafe conditions to Crew Leader or Production Manager as appropriateEducation and Experience:At least 18 years oldEnthusiastic and dependableAbility to safely work with equipment like power saws and cuttersCertified on level 1 equipment (backpack blower, stick edger, string trimmer, walk-behind mower)Familiar with basic horticultural maintenance operations/practicesPhysical Demands/Requirements: (with or without reasonable accommodation)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 dayWork Environment:Work in/or about situations near direct automotive trafficWork near or about natural bodies of waterAbility to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees FahrenheitAbility to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of timeWork 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.BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members.
Worksite address
chelsea, MI, 48118, US
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