Landscape Maintenance Apprentice

Maintenance Apprentice – A&K Landscaping

Location

Springfield, OR Company: A&K Landscaping Position Type: Full-time, entry-level Pay Range: $17–$21 per hour, based on experience, reliability, and fit Start Date: Within the next 2 weeks

A&K Landscaping is hiring a Maintenance Apprentice for our landscape maintenance team. This is an entry-level role for someone who wants to learn the landscaping trade, work outdoors, and grow into a skilled maintenance professional. No landscape experience is required. What matters most is that you show up on time, work hard, take coaching well, and bring a good attitude every day.

What You’ll Learn

As a Maintenance Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced crew members and crew leaders while learning how to care for residential and commercial landscapes to A&K standards. You’ll be trained on:

• Mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, and cleanup
• Weed control and property detailing
• Basic pruning and plant care
• Safe tool and equipment handling
• Jobsite safety and PPE expectations
• Truck, trailer, and tool organization
• Daily closeout habits and communication
• How to work at a steady, consistent pace without cutting corners

What Success Looks Like

You’ll be a strong fit if you:

• Show up on time and ready to work
• Follow direction the first time
• Ask questions when something is unclear
• Work at a steady pace throughout the day
• Take care of tools and equipment
• Respect client properties
• Help the crew leave every job clean and complete
• Stay coachable and keep improving

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• Reliable
• Honest
• Punctual
• Coachable
• Team-first
• Comfortable working outdoors in different weather
• Willing to learn the landscaping trade
• Able to lift, carry, bend, walk, and work physically throughout the day

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Ability to get to work on time consistently
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physical labor
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• No smoking or vaping at work
• Must be respectful, safe, and able to work well with a team

Why Join A&K Landscaping?

A&K Landscaping transforms outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional places our clients can enjoy. Our maintenance team protects that standard every week through clean work, consistent care, and attention to detail. This apprentice role is a starting point for someone who wants to build a real career in landscaping. If you bring the right attitude, we’ll teach the skills.

Hiring Process

• Online application and questionnaire
• Phone screening
• In-person interview
• Offer

Apply

If you’re dependable, coachable, and ready to learn, we’d like to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person