Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Manage landscaping projects; Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease; Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions; Plant and move trees; Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products; Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes; Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens; Assess the health of lawns

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Client focus; Reliability; Organized

Landscaping Experience Residential projects

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Manual dexterity; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety Bondable; Driving record check (abstract)

Work Setting Lawn care company; Landscape contractor

Area of Specialization Plant knowledge and identification

Additional Skills

Read and interpret blueprints; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English