Landscape Maintenance Apprentice

Creative Roots Landscaping Ltd.

Kelowna

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Profit sharing

Full-time hours

Health benefits

Education opportunities

Advancement potential

Strong culture

Job summary

Creative Roots Landscaping Ltd. in Kelowna is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Apprentice who loves outdoor spaces and garden care. You will work closely with the Maintenance Foreman to ensure every garden exceeds expectations and to develop hands-on skills in maintenance, irrigation, and seasonal plant care.

The role offers a growth‑oriented team culture with opportunities to learn leadership, landscaping, and basic business skills while contributing to premium garden experiences.

Qualifications

Horticultural Certificate or 6+ months of hands-on landscape maintenance experience.
IPM Certificate and pesticide dispenser’s license (preferred).
First Aid Certification (WCB Level 1) and valid BC Driver’s License with a clean abstract.
Familiarity with full-service lawn and shrub bed care, pruning techniques, and seasonal plant maintenance.
Eye for detail and pride in your work, ensuring every property is picture-perfect.
A passion for growth—personally, professionally, and as a team.

Responsibilities

Maintain lawns, shrub beds, trees, and specimen plants with precision and care.
Assist in pruning, cultivating, and seasonal garden preparations.
Oversee and maintain irrigation systems, water features, and low-voltage lighting.
Ensure tools and equipment are ready, safe, and in excellent working condition.
Support and motivate your team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and with excellence.
Deliver outstanding customer service, building relationships with clients who trust us with their outdoor spaces.

Skills

Lawn & shrub care

Pruning techniques

Seasonal plant maintenance

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Horticultural Certificate

IPM Certificate

First Aid Certification (WCB Level 1)

BC Driver's License

Job description

Landscape Maintenance Apprentice: Nurture your Career and Spectacular Gardens in Kelowna!

Join Creative Roots Landscaping as a Landscape Maintenance Apprentice in Kelowna! If you have a passion for outdoor spaces and maintaining breathtaking gardens, this is your opportunity to grow your skills while working with a supportive, growth-oriented team.

We’re looking for a Landscape Maintenance Apprentice to join our team and care for some of Kelowna’s most exquisite gardens. If you love the outdoors, working with plants, and being part of a supportive and growth-oriented team, we’d love to meet you! Have a look at our Instagram to see the kind of work we do and who you’d be working with.

What Makes Creative Roots Different?

We’re not just another landscaping company—we’re a culture-first business where your growth and input matter.

Open Book Management: Learn the business side of landscaping, including finance, and have a voice in how we operate.
Professional Development: We help you grow with personalized training and leadership opportunities.
Strong Team Culture: Collaboration, care, and creativity (with a little fun!) define who we are.

What You’ll Do

As a Landscape Maintenance Apprentice, you’ll work alongside our Maintenance Foreman to ensure every garden we care for exceeds expectations.

Maintain lawns, shrub beds, trees, and specimen plants with precision and care.
Assist in pruning, cultivating, and seasonal garden preparations.
Oversee and maintain irrigation systems, water features, and low-voltage lighting.
Ensure tools and equipment are ready, safe, and in excellent working condition.
Support and motivate your team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and with excellence.
Deliver outstanding customer service, building relationships with clients who trust us with their outdoor spaces.

What You Bring to the Table

Horticultural Certificate or 6+ months of hands‑on experience in landscape maintenance.
IPM Certificate and pesticide dispenser’s license (preferred).
First Aid Certification (WCB Level 1) and valid BC Driver’s License with a clean abstract.
Familiarity with full‑service lawn and shrub bed care, pruning techniques, and seasonal plant maintenance.
An eye for detail and pride in your work, ensuring every property is picture‑perfect.
A passion for growth—personally, professionally, and as a team.

What We’re Looking For in You

You’re not just skilled—you’re passionate about landscapes, gardens, and people.

Energetic and self‑motivated, even under pressure.
A team player who communicates effectively and works collaboratively.
A natural problem solver with a desire to learn and teach.
Organized, detail‑oriented, and efficient.
Approachable, positive, and respectful in all interactions.

Why Join Us?

At Creative Roots Landscaping, we invest in you as a Landscape Maintenance Apprentice because your success is our success. Check out our benefits .

Competitive Wages: $22–$28/hour based on skills, experience, and attitude.
Profit Sharing: Share in the rewards of our success.
Full-Time Hours: 30–45 hours per week, with overtime opportunities.
Benefits: Extended health coverage to keep you and your family cared for.
Education Opportunities: Learn landscaping, business, and leadership skills.
Advancement Potential: Grow within the company, with pathways to Foreman and Partnership.
Strong Culture: Be part of a fun, hardworking, and collaborative team.

Our Goal is to Get You to Yours!

When you join Creative Roots Landscaping, you’re not just taking a job—you’re starting a career with purpose, growth, and a community that values your unique contribution.

Ready to nurture spectacular gardens and grow with us? Apply today and become part of something extraordinary.

You can expect : Full time 30 – 45 hours per week. Competitive wages based on value and attitude you bring to the company. Typically $22 – $28 for this position.

Profit sharing
Extended health benefits
Potential for advancement including partnership
Education in landscaping, business and leadership
Fun times, great culture and hard work
Non-smoking environment

About

Since 1994, Creative Roots Landscaping has become one of the leading landscape companies in Kelowna British Columbia, Canada. We set the industry standard with our creative landscape design capabilities and exceptional craftsmanship and maintenance experience.