Landscaping Jobs in Victoria, BC

Join our team as a Landscape Apprentice, where you'll play a vital role in transforming outdoor spaces and making a difference in people's lives. At Down to Earth Gardens and Nursery, we value teamwork and a shared passion for horticulture. As a member of our crew, you'll collaborate with skilled professionals to deliver exceptional landscaping services, from mowing and raking to mulching and pruning.

We prioritize a supportive culture that encourages learning and growth every step of the way. If you're a dedicated team player with an eye for detail and a passion for the outdoors, we can't wait to welcome you. Embrace the opportunity to grow your skills and thrive in an environment that values your contribution.

$25 - $30 hourly

• Assist your team with customers’ landscape design, landscape construction, landscape installation, and landscape maintenance
• Provide clients with recommendations to maintain their landscaping design
• Make sure lawn care, groundskeeping, and lawn maintenance duties are completed including mulching, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, raking, edging, and pruning
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of landscape sites, ensuring all areas are ready for planting and design implementation.
• Collaborate with team members to execute landscaping projects, from initial planning to final touches, ensuring high-quality results.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment safely and efficiently, contributing to a smooth workflow.
• Participate in planting, pruning, and mulching activities, enhancing the beauty and health of outdoor spaces.
• Monitor and report on plant health, identifying potential issues and suggesting solutions to maintain vibrant landscapes.
• Support the team in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and efficiency.
• Engage in continuous learning opportunities, expanding your knowledge and skills in horticulture and landscaping techniques.

• Must be a hard-worker with high attention to detail and have a strong work ethic
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent certification
• At least 2 years of experience as a crew member landscaping for residential or commercial properties
• Great physical health and stamina
• Experience with a variety of hand tools and maintenance equipment including clippers, chain saws, lawnmowers, blowers, edgers, rakes, and hedge trimmers
• Driver’s license or reliable transportation to and from the work site
• Experience in landscape maintenance, including mowing, pruning, and mulching.
• Ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.
• Proven track record of collaborating effectively within a team to achieve high-quality results.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring all tasks are completed to the highest standard.
• Ability to provide insightful recommendations for maintaining and enhancing landscape designs.
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning to expand knowledge in horticulture and landscaping techniques.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and efficiency.

We are a dedicated group of professionals who thrive on teamwork. Our mission is to enhance people's lives through the beautification of outdoor spaces! We love people who are passionate about horticulture and are lifelong learners. Culture is our number one priority.