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

Flexibility; Team player; Client focus; Reliability

Landscaping Experience Residential projects

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety vest; Gloves

Work Setting

Park and recreation sites; Landscape contractor; Commercial and/or industrial construction

Area of Specialization Landscape construction

Construction Specialization

Stone garden walls; Rock gardens; Retaining walls; Poured concrete; Interlocking brick; Fieldstone paths; Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls

Specific Skills

Write specifications; Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees; Lay sod or seed; Cut grass; Cart and spread topsoil and other materials; Assist with landscape constructions; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens; Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education Completion of high schoolNot applicable

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English