Full-Time
Landscape Technician
Posted on May 21
Modern Earthscapes Lan...
Carrying Place, ON
Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills
Survey and assess designated sites; Manage landscaping projects; 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; 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
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Reliability; Organized
Landscaping Experience
Restoration and preservation projects; Park and recreation sites; Cemetery or crematorium; Sports field; Residential projects; Commercial and/or industrial construction
Work Location Information
Rural area; Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area; Remote location; 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 Dangerous; Outdoors; Noisy
Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Gloves; Mask
Security and Safety
Bondable; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check
Work Setting
Lawn care company; Landscape contractor; Construction company; Nursery - horticulture
Area of Specialization
Landscape construction; Landscape design; Plant knowledge and identification
Additional Skills
Write specifications; Read and interpret blueprints; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Construction Specialization
Stone garden walls; Rock gardens; Retaining walls; Poured concrete; Interlocking brick; Fieldstone paths; Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls; Automated irrigation system
Experience 2 years to less than 3 years
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience
Languages English
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