Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

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; Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures; Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens; Assess the health of lawns

Personal Suitability

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

Landscaping Experience Residential projects

Computer and Technology Knowledge MS Excel; MS Word

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area; Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Safety glasses/goggles; Gloves; Ear plugs

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Work Setting Lawn care company; Landscape contractor

Area of Specialization

Landscape construction; Horticultural consulting; Plant knowledge and identification

Additional Skills

Write specifications; Estimate costs; Read and interpret blueprints; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

Construction Specialization

Stone garden walls; Rock gardens; Retaining walls; Interlocking brick; Automated irrigation system

Other Languages

Mandarin; Tagalog; German; Spanish; Castilian; Vietnamese; Korean

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English