Mowing Crew Apprentice

Job overview

The Mowing Crew Apprentice role is onsite in Waterloo, NE. Compensation is not specified. The apprentice supports Ground Builders’ landscaping crews in maintaining customer properties and turf areas. The role assists with mowing, trimming, weed removal, and equipment upkeep, with winter snow removal and shop duties helping provide work during colder months. These tasks contribute to the company’s landscaping services and customer experience.

What you'll do

• Assist crew members with weekly property mowing using commercial mowers
• trim grass where mowers cannot reach and along concrete
• remove weeds from parking lot and sidewalk cracks
• blow off concrete surfaces
• maintain equipment and help organize trucks and trailers
• perform snow removal in winter and other shop duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mowing crew apprentice

ground builders

waterloo ne

landscaping

grounds maintenance

commercial mowers

trimming

weed removal

equipment maintenance

snow removal

monday–friday

saturday as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid $50,000 life insurance
• retirement plan with match up to 3%
• health insurance
• paid holidays
• two weeks (80 hours) paid time off after six months
• paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s.

Why this role

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m., with Saturdays as needed and later hours when weather or deadlines require. A valid driver’s license is required; prior landscaping, grounds maintenance, heavy equipment, or commercial mowing experience is preferred. The posting lists mentorship and skill-building opportunities.

About the employer

Ground Builders is hiring for this role. Industry: Landscaping Services. Sector: 56.