Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

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 Residential projects

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Work Setting Landscape contractor

Area of Specialization Residential; 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