Landscaper, Branson Woods Resort

Landscaper, Branson Woods Resort

Employer: BrightView. Description The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here. 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