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BrightView

Grounds Person Tree Care

North Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Use hand tools such as hand saws, pole pruners, rakes, and shovels effectively and safely to ... Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed. * Ability to maintain, in ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Tree Pruning vs Weekend Tree Trimming?

AspectWeekend Tree PruningWeekend Tree Trimming
PurposeRemove dead or diseased branches, shape the tree, improve healthMaintain appearance, thin out branches, enhance aesthetics
CredentialsTypically requires arborist certification or experience in pruningOften less formal, may not require certification but benefits from pruning knowledge
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, in trees or on ladders, often in residential or commercial landscapesOutdoor, similar environment, focused on visual appearance
Industry UsageCommonly used in arboriculture and landscape maintenanceUsed in landscaping and garden care

While both Weekend Tree Pruning and Weekend Tree Trimming involve outdoor tree work, pruning focuses on health and structure, often requiring specialized skills, whereas trimming emphasizes aesthetics and may require less formal training.

What are some common challenges faced by weekend tree pruning professionals, and how can they be effectively managed?

Weekend tree pruning professionals often face challenges such as unpredictable weather conditions, tight scheduling, and the need to work efficiently without compromising safety. Managing these challenges involves careful planning—monitoring weather forecasts, maintaining flexible schedules, and ensuring all safety equipment is up-to-date and readily available. Additionally, clear communication with clients and team members helps set realistic expectations and ensures tasks are completed safely and on time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend tree pruning specialist?

To thrive as a Weekend Tree Pruning Specialist, you need knowledge of tree biology, safe pruning techniques, and ideally some experience or training in arboriculture. Familiarity with tools such as pruning shears, chainsaws, ladders, and possibly certification in tree care or safety (like OSHA) is important. Strong attention to detail, good physical stamina, and effective communication with clients and team members are valuable soft skills. These abilities ensure safe, efficient, and healthy tree maintenance while providing high-quality service.

What is a weekend tree pruning job?

Weekend tree pruning jobs involve trimming and maintaining trees during the weekends, usually to fit clients’ schedules or comply with local regulations. Workers may remove dead or overgrown branches, shape trees for aesthetics, and promote healthy growth. These jobs often require knowledge of tree species, safe pruning techniques, and the use of specialized tools. Weekend work is popular among clients who are not available during weekdays or for those who want to minimize disruption to their property or business operations.
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Grounds Person Tree Care

BrightView

North Las Vegas, NV • On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 hours ago

BrightView Landscapes rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 36 rated gardening and landscaping

Job description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
Job Summary
  • The Grounds Person Tree Care I role supports tree trimming and removal operations by assisting with ground-level tasks, including clearing brush, chipping branches, and managing debris disposal. This is an entry-level position requiring no prior experience or training.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Perform basic ground-level tree care operations in support of pruning, removal, and maintenance activities
  • Demonstrate introductory level proficiency in the safe operation of powered equipment, including woodchippers, trucks, and blowers
  • Use hand tools such as hand saws, pole pruners, rakes, and shovels effectively and safely to complete assigned tree care tasks
  • Select and use appropriate task-specific PPE in accordance with industry safety standards and company protocols
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and secure job site. Implements traffic and pedestrian control measures and ensure the protection of the work zone at all times

Education and Experience:
  • Follow established directions and procedures related to roping and rigging, routine maintenance, equipment adjustments, and reporting of malfunctioning or unsafe equipment
  • Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving weight, volume, and distance. Estimates or calculates measurements relevant to arboricultural field operations
  • Apply critical thinking to interpret and carry out instructions. Completes standardized tasks with competence, adapting to occasional field variables as needed
  • Use standardized hand signals to communicate clearly and safely with climbers and other crew members
  • Verbally communicate with the general public to provide clear direction and ensure safety around the work zone

Physical Demands/Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 80 pounds.
  • Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
  • Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
  • Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
  • Able to bend, stop and twist continuously throughout the day and perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
  • You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
  • Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver's license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
  • Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment:
  • Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
  • Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
  • Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
  • Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
  • Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Compensation Pay Range:
$20 - $25
BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
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