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brightview.com

Landscaper (Portage)

Portage, MI · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Cut turf using various sized power mowers, trimming, and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer ... Plant and maintain flower beds * Operate the edger and line trimmer along sidewalks, flower beds ...

brightview.com

Landscaper (Portage)

Portage, MI · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Cut turf using various sized power mowers, trimming, and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer ... Plant and maintain flower beds * Operate the edger and line trimmer along sidewalks, flower beds ...

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What does a cut flower manager do?

A Cut Flower Manager is responsible for overseeing the production, harvesting, and sale of cut flowers in a greenhouse, farm, or floral business. Their duties include managing planting schedules, ensuring optimal growing conditions, supervising staff, controlling pests and diseases, and coordinating with wholesalers or retailers for distribution. They also track inventory, maintain quality standards, and may be involved in marketing and customer relations. This role requires knowledge of horticulture, business management, and current trends in the floral industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cut flower manager?

To thrive as a Cut Flower Manager, you need expertise in horticulture, crop management, and post-harvest handling, often supported by a degree in agriculture or plant science. Familiarity with greenhouse management systems, inventory software, and pest control protocols is typically required. Strong organizational skills, leadership, and effective communication help in managing teams and coordinating with suppliers or clients. These competencies ensure the consistent production of high-quality flowers, efficient operations, and successful business outcomes.

What are some common challenges a cut flower manager faces in maintaining flower quality from harvest to delivery?

Cut Flower Managers often encounter challenges such as managing optimal harvest times, preventing post-harvest losses, and ensuring proper storage and transportation conditions to maintain flower freshness. They must coordinate closely with greenhouse staff, logistics teams, and sometimes directly with customers to ensure that flowers arrive in peak condition. Monitoring temperature, humidity, and handling practices throughout the supply chain is crucial, and implementing effective quality control measures is an ongoing part of the role.
Infographic showing various Cut Flower Manager job openings in Michigan as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 7% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Landscaper/Driver-Pontiac-Chauffeur's license REQUIRED

Pontiac, MI

BrightView Landscapes
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$18 - $21/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

BrightView Landscapes rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 94 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

THE PAY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS $18-$21 PER HOUR AND IS BASED ON PREVIOUS RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS ANY LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS YOU HOLD.

Job Summary

  • The Landscaper/Driver provide landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and public properties. This position performs basic tasks with supervision and supports the safe operation of commercial grade landscaping equipment as well as the upkeep of plant material and other landscaping elements. In this role you will also function as the crew driver, as needed but up to daily.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Drive Company vehicle with and without a trailer attached; getting crew and equipment from site to site, as needed but up to daily.
  • 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 on to 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 landscape
  • Maintain a polite, friendly, responsive demeanor with guests and customers
  • Report unsafe conditions to Crew Leader or Production Manager as appropriate

Education and Experience:

  • At least 18 years old,
  • Must have a Chauffeur's licenses or have the ability to obtain one, at your cost, before an offer can be made.
  • Must submit to and pass a criminal background check, Driver Records check and DOT Medical Physical which includes a Drug Test by Federal Mandate within 48 hours of an offer being made.
  • 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 natural bodies of water
  • Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
  • Work outdoors in moderate to extreme heat in dry/humid near automotive traffic, natural bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical/electrical hazards and direct sunlight.
  • Requires protective clothing and personal devices: Eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, ear plugs, long sleeved shirts, and work boots.

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