Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Cleaning crop; Clipping; Deleafing; Suckering; Tying; Greenhouse cleaning; Lowering

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Reliability

Work Location Information Rural area; Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload; Overtime required

Work Site Environment

At heights; Wet/damp; Hot; Cold/refrigerated; Non-smoking

Type of Crops

Cucumbers; Bell peppers; Greenhouse tomatoes; Greenhouse vegetables

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs); Up to 9 kg (20 lbs); Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Specific Skills

Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides; Report signs of insect or disease damage; Mix and prepare soils; Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants; Apply fertilizers; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens; Clean work area

Experience Experience an asset

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English