Landscape Leadman

Looking for an opportunity where success comes naturally? Then you may have found your crew. We’re looking for a Landscape Leadman to join our team.
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You’d be responsible for:

• Ensuring that all employees are attending the weekly tailgate meeting
• Confirming that all employees are operating safely at all times including reviewing potential traffic hazards; performing hard hat checks and safety gear checks; underground alert reviews; other trades hazard review and performing general public safety checks
• Maintaining a hazardous communication folder including all relevant forms for chemicals used on the job site
• Reporting reckless or dangerous activities to job Superintendent; notify Safety Office of any accidents and submitting accident reports according to Company policy Requirements
• Using hand and/or power tools or equipment to perform a wide range of landscape and irrigation duties:
• Laying sod
• Planting
• Watering
• Fertilizing
• Digging
• Raking
• Installing sprinklers

Additionally, employees are expected to abide by all internal control & compliance practices to:

• Safeguard assets from theft and misuse
• Ensure segregation of duties to minimize fraud
• Comply with business ethics, applicable laws and regulation
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Periodically reconcile physical assets to accounting records

You might be a good fit if you have:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience

And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have:

• Knowledge of OSHA Standards
• Ability to lead and direct crew of 2 to 4 people
• Practice workplace safety
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Use hand equipment with mechanized moving blades such as gas powered shears
• Use manual hand tools such as shovels
• Work from elevated heights such as an 8’ A-frame ladder
• Use a hand shovel for extended period
• Moves soil, equipment, and materials, digs holes, and plant trees, shrubs and flowers.
• 6 months commercial landscape experience preferred but not required
• Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic
• Work near or about natural bodies of water
• Work 8 hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)
• Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
• 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

Here’s what to know about working here:

At BrightView, we’re a tight-knit crew who are as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about each other. Though we’re the nation’s leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.
If you’re looking to join a crew of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you might just have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there’s no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.
In addition to industry-leading development opportunities, you’ll also have benefits and perks like:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Think you’ve found your crew?

BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Location: 360 Florence Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 3x12
• 4x10
• 4x12
• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• 360 Florence Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked for any known landscaping companies in the past? & If so, how many years of experience do you have working as a Landscaper?
• Why do you want to work here? What interests you about this position?
• Do you have your own reliable transportation to commute back & forth to work every day?
• This daily shift starts at 6:30 AM and will run up to 10-12 hours per shift. Are you willing to work overtime & weekends, if needed?
• In this position, you must be able to perform physical activities such as carrying loads up to 50 pounds in the workplace are you going to be able to fulfill these requirements?
• Are you willing and able to work in different weather conditions if needed?
• What machines do you have qualifications and experience with operating? such as mowers, tractors, twin axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers, sod cutters, pruning saws, skid steer, loaders, and irrigation knowledge?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location