Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease; Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions; Plant and move trees; Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products; Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes; Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens; Assess the health of lawns

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Client focus; Reliability; Organized

Landscaping Experience Residential projects

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Work Setting Landscape contractor

Area of Specialization Plant knowledge and identification

Additional Skills Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English