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 activitiesDemonstrate introductory level proficiency in the safe operation of powered equipment, including woodchippers, trucks, and blowersUse hand tools such as hand saws, pole pruners, rakes, and shovels effectively and safely to complete assigned tree care tasksSelect and use appropriate task-specific PPE in accordance with industry safety standards and company protocolsMaintain a clean, organized, and secure job site. Implements traffic and pedestrian control measures and ensure the protection of the work zone at all timesEducation and Experience :
Follows established directions and procedures related to roping and rigging, routine maintenance, equipment adjustments, and reporting of malfunctioning or unsafe equipmentPerforms addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving weight, volume, and distance. Estimates or calculates measurements relevant to arboricultural field operationsApplies critical thinking to interpret and carry out instructions. Completes standardized tasks with competence, adapting to occasional field variables as neededUses standardized hand signals to communicate clearly and safely with climbers and other crew membersVerbally communicates with the general public to provide clear direction and ensure safety around the work zonePhysical Demands / Requirements :
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 poundsAbility to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the dayWork Environment :
Work outdoors in extreme conditions near automotive traffic and direct sunlightAbility to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees FahrenheitAbility to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of timeRequires protective clothing and personal devices : eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, earplugs, long-sleeved shirts, and work bootsBrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Compensation Pay Range :
Experience preferred but not necessary.
Class A DL preferred.
Starting at $21.00, depending on experience and DL
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 .
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