Job Description
Apprentice - Parks and Gardens Horticulturalist
* Full time
* Monday to Friday – 38 hrs per week
* Immediate start
Hughes Landscapes and Horticultural Services has been established for just over 15 years. We provide a premium service to our clients lawns and gardens and property in general. We use the best equipment the industry has to offer to ensure the job is completed to the highest standard and the customer satisfaction is exceeded.
We require the services of a responsible horticulturalist who will run a mobile service reaching the Blue Mountains, Penrith and the Hawkesbury. Working on a mobile run is exciting as you get to work on a variety of properties with a range of different tasks, meeting new people every day.
You will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of maintenance work by completing a 4 Year Apprenticeship in Horticulture Certificate III. Duties include garden maintenance, mowing, planting, tree lopping, hedging, identifying soils and plants, treating pests and diseases, learning the botanical names of trees, plants and other related duties.
Drivers license and own transport is Essential. Must be willing to learn and able to take instruction. Must be fit for physical work. Hours are Monday - Thursday 7am to 3.30pm and Friday 7am - 1:30pm. Please forward your resume including a cover letter to
The successful applicant will have:
* Good communication skills
* Positive attitude
* High attention to detail in all property maintenance
* Duty of care and consideration
* Work well in a fast pace environment
* Team player
To learn more about Hughes Landscapes and Horticultural Services please visit
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person