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At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your brightest.

Landscaper – Portage Branch

BrightView is hiring Landscapers for our Portage Branch, serving Portage, Kalamazoo, and Battle Creek. Employees will report to the Portage Branch for morning operations before traveling in a company vehicle to maintain properties in the service area.

Candidate Preferences:

+ Candidates with a valid driver’s license and experience will be given preference.

+ Candidates with a chauffeur’s license and experience will be prioritized.

Compensation:

+ Starting pay: $15 per hour , with potential for a higher rate based on experience, certifications, and licenses.

BrightView is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local employment laws.

Here’s what you’d do:

You’d create beautiful environments by providing landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and/or public properties. You’d safely operate commercial grade landscaping equipment and ensure the upkeep of plant material and other landscaping elements.

You’d be responsible for:

+ Cutting turf, trimming and edging along borders, and blowing using power equipment

+ Pruning shrubs and low trees to improve the growth habit or remove damaged branches

+ Planting and maintaining flower beds, and applying mulch

+ Picking up trash and debris

+ Performing weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe

+ Maintaining a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests and customers

You might be a good fit if:

+ You’re at least 18 years old

+ You’re enthusiastic and dependable

+ You’re able to safely work with equipment like power saws and cutters

+ Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Here’s what to know about working here:

Here at BrightView, we’re as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about caring for 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 team of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you just might 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.

Growing Everyday

Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development. In addition to best-in-class opportunities and competitive salary, you may be eligible for benefits and perks like:

+ Paid time off

+ Health and wellness coverage

+ 401k savings plan

Start Your Bright New Career Journey

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