Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills Tying

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Dependability; Reliability; Organized

Work Location Information Urban area; Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Wet/damp; Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety glasses/goggles; Safety vest; Gloves; Ear plugs; Cellular phone

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Work Setting

Private residence; Park and recreation sites; Landscape contractor; Landscape maintenance

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Weed trimmer/edger; Sod cutter; Small engine equipment; Tractor mower

Specific Skills

Weed, prune and trim trees and plants; Remove litter and garbage; Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees; Lay sod or seed; Cut grass; Cart and spread topsoil and other materials; Assist with landscape constructions; Apply fertilizers; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens; Rake and collect refuse

Experience Experience an asset

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English