Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Clipping; Deleafing; Christmas tree shearing; Suckering; Tying; Weeding

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Reliability

Work Location Information Rural area

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

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Public transportation is not available

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Wet/damp; Hot; Cold/refrigerated

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Gloves

Type of Product

Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges; Christmas trees; Coniferous trees; Deciduous trees; Native plants

Weight Handling More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Specific Skills

Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs; Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants; Apply fertilizers

Experience Experience an asset

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English