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; Assess the health of lawns

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Reliability; Organized

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Area of Specialization

Landscape construction; Plant knowledge and identification

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

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English