Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease; Plant and move trees; Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens; Assess the health of lawns

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Reliability; Organized

Work Location Information 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

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Odours

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Area of Specialization Plant knowledge and identification

Additional Skills Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

Experience Experience an asset

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English