BrightView

Commercial landscape services and maintenance provider

Landscaper

Landscaping & Grounds MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDorchester, Boston, MA, USA$18 - $22 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
Ability to safely work with equipment such as power saws and cutters.
Certification on Level 1 equipment, including a backpack blower, stick edger, string trimmer, and walk-behind mower.
Familiarity with basic horticultural maintenance operations and practices.
Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds, including mulch and fertilizer.
Ability to load and unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto a trailer, up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day.
Ability to work near direct automotive traffic and natural bodies of water, in temperatures that may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and in direct sunlight for extended periods.
Ability to work outdoors in moderate to extreme heat and in conditions involving humidity, automotive traffic, natural bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical or electrical hazards, and direct sunlight.
Use required protective clothing and equipment, including eye protection, a safety vest, gloves, a hard hat, earplugs, long-sleeved shirts, and work boots.

Responsibilities

Cut turf with power mowers; trim and edge with a gas-powered edger or trimmer; and operate a gas-powered blower.
Prune shrubs and low trees to improve shape or growth habit and 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 onto the turf before mowing.
Mulch leaves and organic matter while mowing.
Weed by hand or with a garden hoe or hula hoe.
Perform basic preventive maintenance to extend equipment life.
Remove trash, dead plants, and suckers from the landscape.
Maintain a polite, friendly, and responsive demeanor with guests and customers.
Report unsafe conditions to the crew leader as appropriate.

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Job Summary

The Landscaper I provide landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and public properties. This position involves performing basic landscaping tasks under supervision, supporting the safe operation of commercial-grade landscaping equipment, and assisting with the maintenance of plant materials and other landscape features.

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 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
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 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, 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.

Compensation Pay Range:

$18-$22/hour depending on experience

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.

About the Company

BrightView

Commercial landscape services and maintenance provider

BrightView is a premier commercial landscape company in North America that handles end-to-end landscape management for properties, including ongoing maintenance and project-based services. It serves diverse industries and focuses on delivering consistent, high-quality results across the property lifecycle through a seasoned team of professionals. Revenue comes from a mix of recurring maintenance contracts and project work, supported by a leadership-driven culture that prioritizes client success and ESG principles. What sets BrightView apart is its large, integrated platform with a long history dating back to 1939 (from the 2014 merger of The Brickman Group and ValleyCrest Landscape Companies), which enables coordinated, scalable service across many sites. The company’s goal is to build long-term client relationships by reliably maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces, while contributing positively to communities and stakeholders through ESG practices.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania
Founded: 1939

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