Landscape & Irrigation Apprenticeship Program

The Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 368 and the Landscape Association of Hawaii have agreed to develop and establish the Landscape & Irrigation Laborer Apprenticeship Program (“LILAP”). The term of apprenticeship consists of 4,000 hours of on-the-job learning and 288 hours of related training instruction which the apprentice must complete to become a Landscape and Irrigation journey worker.
Works Skills:
- Landscape Installation & Maintenance
-Turf
-Hardscape
-Plant
-Tree/Shrub
- Irrigation Installation & Maintenance
- Pest Management
- Safety
Qualifications:
- 17 years of age
- High School Diploma, GED Equivalent or proof of a 10th grade education
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must successfully complete and pass the Pre-Apprentice Evaluation Course
Note: Proof of educations and Driver’s License must be present when you apply.
Wages and benefits increase as you progress through the program, at each level (Step) your compensation will be as follows:
Step | Hours | Wages | Benefits |
1 | 1-1000 |
65% Landscape & Irrigation Laborer A |
Health & Welfare only |
2 | 1001-2000 | 70% | Annuity: $1.00/hr. Vac/Hol:$.60/hr All other benefits to follow Laborer A contribution rates |
3 | 2001-3000 | 75% | Same as step 2 |
4 | 3001-4000 | 80% | Same as step 2 |