Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Brush collecting; Cleaning crop; Deleafing; Suckering; Weeding; Greenhouse cleaning

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Reliability

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Site Environment

Confined spaces; Outdoors; At heights; Wet/damp; Odours; Hot; Cold/refrigerated; Non-smoking

Type of Farm Operations Floriculture production

Type of Product

Tropical plants; Seasonal plants; Fruit trees; Bedding plants; Ferns

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Specific Skills

Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings; Pot and re-pot plants; Plant bulbs and seeds; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens; Clean work area

Experience Experience an asset

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English