Tree Grounds Person

Description 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 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. Implement traffic and pedestrian control measures and ensure the protection of the work zone at all times. Education And Experience Follow established directions and procedures related to roping and rigging, routine maintenance, equipment adjustments, and reporting of malfunctioning or unsafe equipment. Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving weight, volume, and distance. Estimate or calculate measurements relevant to arboricultural field operations. Apply critical thinking to interpret and carry out instructions. Complete standardized tasks with competence, adapting to occasional field variables as needed. Use standardized hand signals to communicate clearly and safely with climbers and other crew members. Verbally communicate with the general public to provide clear direction and ensure safety around the work zone. Physical Demands/Requirements Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 80 pounds. Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles). Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Able to safely operate landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers. Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously and perform repetitive motions for extended periods. Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools such as shovels and rakes. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (safety shoes, high‑visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection). Licensed to operate a BrightView fleet vehicle; must have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards on vehicle record check. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed. Maintain required medications to address any known allergic reactions. Work Environment Work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures over 100°F or below 32°F, various humidity). Work in direct sunlight for extended periods. Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and electrical hazards. Work in environments with extended periods of loud noise. Work in environments with allergens such as pollen and ragweed, insects like bees and spiders, reptiles such as lizards and snakes. Compensation Pay Range $17-$20/hour depending on experience. Benefits BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full‑time team members, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible for paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. Equal Opportunity Statement BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E‑Verify Employer. Disclaimer This job description is subject to change at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr BrightView Landscapes