Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Plant and move trees; Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Reliability; Organized

Landscaping Experience Residential projects

Work Location Information

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is not available

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Wet/damp; Hot

Own Tools/Equipment

Safety equipment/gear; Steel-toed safety boots; Gloves

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Type of Heavy Equipment Operated Bobcats

Type of Related Experience Landscape maintenance

Work Setting

Landscape contractor; Greenhouse; Nursery - horticulture; Commercial and/or industrial construction

Area of Specialization Landscape construction; Garden centre; Design

Additional Skills

Plan and estimate labour and materials; Maintain work records and logs; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens; Write daily basic progress reports; Read blueprints and drawings

Construction Specialization Retaining walls; Interlocking brick

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Weed trimmer/edger; Sod cutter; Small engine equipment; Pick-up truck; Front end loader; Tractor mower

Specific Skills

Repair and maintain equipment; Plan and direct grounds maintenance; Organize and direct construction of fences, decks and walls; Lay sod or seed; Cart and spread topsoil and other materials; Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations; Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work; Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Experience 5 years or more

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English