Landscaper III Greer, SC

Position: Landscaper III - (Greer, SC)

Description

Bright View Landscape is seeking a skilled Landscaper III to perform advanced maintenance on industrial, commercial, and public properties. The role requires independent work with commercial‑grade equipment and safe plant care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain site detail
• Lead and perform job duties when the Crew Leader is not on site
• Work with the Crew Leader to solve problems and overcome job and schedule challenges
• Complete punch list items without supervision
• Offer solutions to deliver quality results
• Cut turf with power mowers, trim, and edge using a gas‑powered edger/trimmer, and operate a gas‑powered blower
• Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve shape or growth habit or to remove damaged branches
• Identify irrigation system problems and work with the Crew Leader to correct them
• Repair broken sprinkler heads properly
• Plant and maintain flower beds
• Operate the edger, 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 when mowing
• Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe
• Train team members on preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers; connect trucks and trailers safely and correctly
• Identify common weeds and recommend control methods
• Coach and remind the team of the "Safety Topic" tailgate talk throughout the week/month
• Assist the Crew Leader/Production Manager in coaching team members
• Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests and customers

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 3 equipment (bed edger, chainsaw, power pole, pruner, leaf vacuum, skid steer)
• Certified to apply pesticides
• Demonstrated 6 months of accident‑free performance

Physical Demands and Requirements

• Lift and carry 40 lbs (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
• Load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company‑provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
• Safely operate landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers)
• Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously and perform repetitive motions for extended periods
• Perform manual labor using hand tools (shovels, rakes, etc.)
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (safety shoes, high‑visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Hold a valid driver’s license and meet company standards for Bright View fleet vehicle operation
• Work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed
• Maintain required medications for known allergic reactions at all times

Work Environment

• Work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather (temperatures >100°F,