Grounds manager Jobs in Nashville, TN

Grounds Person Tree Care I

The best teams are created and maintained here. 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 include : performing basic ground-level tree care operations in support of pruning, removal, and maintenance activities; demonstrating introductory level proficiency in the safe operation of powered equipment, including woodchippers, trucks, and blowers; using hand tools such as hand saws, pole pruners, rakes, and shovels effectively and safely to complete assigned tree care tasks; selecting and using appropriate task-specific PPE in accordance with industry safety standards and company protocols; maintaining 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 requirements include : following established directions and procedures related to roping and rigging, routine maintenance, equipment adjustments, and reporting of malfunctioning or unsafe equipment; performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving weight, volume, and distance; estimating or calculating measurements relevant to arboricultural field operations; applying critical thinking to interpret and carry out instructions; completing standardized tasks with competence, adapting to occasional field variables as needed; using standardized hand signals to communicate clearly and safely with climbers and other crew members; verbally communicating with the general public to provide clear direction and ensure safety around the work zone.

Physical demands and requirements include : working 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 includes : working 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 of 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.