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Description

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Job Summary

• The Grounds Person Tree Care I role supports tree trimming and removal operations by assisting with ground-level tasks, including clearing brush, chipping branches, and managing debris disposal. This is an entry-level position requiring no prior experience or training.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Perform basic ground-level tree care operations in support of pruning, removal, and maintenance activities

Demonstrate introductory level proficiency in the safe operation of powered equipment, including woodchippers, trucks, and blowers

Use hand tools such as hand saws, pole pruners, rakes, and shovels effectively and safely to complete assigned tree care tasks

Select and use appropriate task-specific PPE in accordance with industry safety standards and company protocols

Maintain a clean, organized, and secure job site. Implements traffic and pedestrian control measures and ensure the protection of the work zone at all times

Education and Experience :

Follows established directions and procedures related to roping and rigging, routine maintenance, equipment adjustments, and reporting of malfunctioning or unsafe equipment

Performs addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving weight, volume, and distance. Estimates or calculates measurements relevant to arboricultural field operations

Applies critical thinking to interpret and carry out instructions. Completes standardized tasks with competence, adapting to occasional field variables as needed

Uses standardized hand signals to communicate clearly and safely with climbers and other crew members

Verbally communicates with the general public to provide clear direction and ensure safety around the work zone

Physical Demands / Requirements :

Valid Driver's License - All driving positions require a pre-employment Drug Screen in addition to DOT requirements including : driving record, DOT physical, and road test at the expense of the company.

Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days / week (during emergency work, mandatory overtime, after-hours, weekends, and holiday work may be required)

Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 80 pounds

Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day

Work Environment :

Work outdoors in extreme conditions near automotive traffic and direct sunlight

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme conditions - temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit

Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time

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.

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.