Landscape Maintenance Apprentice

HL Landscapes; Sydney; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

On-the-job training

Job summary

HL Landscapes is looking for a motivated Landscape Maintenance Apprentice to join our crews across Sydney. Start a hands-on career, work outdoors and earn while you learn, with a company that has been building across the East Coast of Australia for 50 years.

You'll work alongside experienced team members, learning how to keep landscapes looking their best while completing your Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (AHC31024-01) through TAFE, with time allowed to attend.

Qualifications

• Keen to learn, take direction and build a career in landscaping and horticulture.
• Reliable, punctual and a team player.
• Physically fit and happy to work outdoors.
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport to get to site.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Previous gardening or landscaping experience is a bonus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance: mow, edge, prune, weed, mulch and keep gardens and lawns in top condition.
• Plant care: learn to identify plants and care for them, including planting, fertilising, pest control and irrigation.
• Tools and equipment: learn to use and maintain tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Teamwork: support the crew and help get jobs done properly and on time.
• Safety: follow all site safety requirements and procedures.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Physically fit

Education

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (AHC31024-01)

Job description

HL Landscapes is looking for a motivated Landscape Maintenance Apprentice to join our crews across Sydney. Start a hands-on career, work outdoors and earn while you learn, with a company that has been building across the East Coast of Australia for 50 years.

About the role

You'll work alongside experienced team members, learning how to keep landscapes looking their best while completing your Certificate III in Horticulture. No experience needed. We'll teach you.

Key Responsibilities

Grounds maintenance: Mow, edge, prune, weed, mulch and keep gardens and lawns in top condition.

Plant care: Learn to identify plants and care for them, including planting, fertilising, pest control and irrigation.

Tools and equipment: Learn to use and maintain tools and equipment safely and efficiently.

Teamwork: Support the crew and help get jobs done properly and on time.

Safety: Follow all site safety requirements and procedures.

Training: Complete your Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (AHC31024-01) through TAFE, with time allowed to attend.

About you

Keen to learn, take direction and build a career in landscaping and horticulture

Reliable, punctual and a team player

Physically fit and happy to work outdoors and get your hands dirty

Current driver's licence and reliable transport to get to site

Able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

Previous gardening or landscaping experience is a bonus, but not essential

What we offer

Paid apprenticeship with a nationally recognised qualification at the end

In-depth horticultural knowledge and real hands-on experience from day one

A supportive training environment with experienced mentors and a strong pipeline of work

Pathways to progress into a Leading Hand or Team Leader role as your skills grow