Spend your summer working outdoors at a stunning private estate where no two days are the same! We're looking for enthusiastic, hard-working Assistant Groundskeepers to join our team for the season. If you love being outside, enjoy hands-on work, and want to build real, transferable skills this summer, this is the role for you.
This is a great opportunity for a student looking to gain practical experience in landscaping, property care, and equipment operation, all while working in a beautiful rural setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with general grounds maintenance including mowing, weeding, and seasonal clean-up
- Support landscaping tasks such as planting, pruning, transplanting, and orchard maintenance and harvest
- Help maintain and repair irrigation systems across the property
- Assist with light mechanical maintenance on equipment such as tractors, lawnmowers, and trimmers
- Help fuel, clean, and prepare groundskeeping and recreational equipment for use
- Support pool and hot tub maintenance, cleaning, and seasonal care
- Assist with yard and shop organization, cleanliness, and general upkeep
- Help plan and carry out seasonal landscape, lawn, and tree maintenance activities
- Assist with recreational vehicle cleaning, servicing, and fueling
- Follow safety procedures and support current First Aid standards on site
Qualifications and Experience
- Some experience or interest in landscaping, groundskeeping, or outdoor labour is an asset
- Knowledge of basic workplace safety practices
- Able to perform physically active work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable working independently
- Basic ability to communicate via email/text and use electronic tools
- Reliable transportation to and from work
What's In It For You
In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll be rewarded with a competitive seasonal wage and a genuinely rewarding summer experience, including:
- Hands-on training and real skills you'll carry forward
- A unique work setting on a beautiful private estate
- A supportive team environment where your work makes a visible difference every day
- Exposure to equipment operation, horticulture, and landscaping
- Opportunities to contribute to a well-established company with 25+ years in the industry
Traine Construction & Development has proudly operated for over 25 years, based in Kelowna, BC. We build and manage exceptional communities across Canada — and exceptional careers. Come spend your summer doing meaningful, rewarding work in an incredible setting.
Work somewhere awesome — apply now!
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
