Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills Tying

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Client focus; Dependability

Work Location Information

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information

Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is not available

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Wet/damp; Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Gloves; Cellular phone

Security and Safety

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

Work Setting Landscape maintenance

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Weed trimmer/edger; Sod cutter; Small engine equipment; Roto-tiller; Tractor mower

Specific Skills

Weed, prune and trim trees and plants; Remove litter and garbage; Lay sod or seed; Cut grass; Cart and spread topsoil and other materials; Assist with landscape constructions; Apply fertilizers; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens; Write daily basic progress reports; Rake and collect refuse; Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Experience Experience an asset

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English