Overview
Landscaper Jobs in Fort Myers, USA at BrightView Landscapes
Position: Landscaper 1
Description
We provide landscape maintenance support for industrial, commercial, and public properties. The role involves performing basic landscaping tasks under supervision, operating commercial‑grade landscaping equipment, and assisting with plant and landscape feature maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Cut turf using various‑sized power mowers, trimming, and edging with a gas‑powered edger/trimmer, and operating a gas‑powered blower.
- Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve shape or growth habit, or to remove damaged branches.
- Plant and maintain flowerbeds.
- 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 during 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 & 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 and 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.).
- Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company‑provided vehicles).
- Possess strong stamina and 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).
- Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high‑visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection).
- Landscapers operating a Bright View fleet vehicle must have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards related to motor vehicle performance as per a state‑issued record check.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
- Maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions.
Work Environment
- Work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures >100°F,
Title: Landscaper
Company: BrightView Landscapes
Location: Fort Myers, USA
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