Landscape & Irrigation Fitter Apprentice
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Fit pipe ranging from 1⁄2" to 4" and complete irrigation system installations and upgrades. Take directions, practice workplace safety, and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment while operating landscaping equipment such as mowers and trimmers. Perform manual labor using hand tools and handle materials weighing up to 40 lbs in outdoor environments with extreme heat or cold. Maintain required medications for allergic reactions and adhere to flexible hours including weekends or holidays. A valid driver's license is required for those operating BrightView fleet vehicles.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years' experience
- At least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
- Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 40 lbs
- Strong stamina and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
- Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers)
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods
- Ability to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
- 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
- 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
- Ability to work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards
- Ability to work in environments where extended periods 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
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