Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Manage landscaping projects; Build models; Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions; Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes; Plant and move trees; Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes; Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures; 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

Restoration and preservation projects; Park and recreation sites; Institutional construction; Sports field; Residential projects; Commercial and/or industrial construction

Computer and Technology Knowledge AutoCAD

Work Location Information Rural area; Urban area; Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

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

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Own Tools/Equipment

Safety equipment/gear; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety glasses/goggles; Safety vest; Gloves

Security and Safety Driving record check (abstract)

Work Setting

Lawn care company; Landscape contractor; Greenhouse; Garden centre; Construction company; Nursery - horticulture

Area of Specialization

Landscape construction; Landscape design; Plant knowledge and identification

Additional Skills

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

Construction Specialization

Stone garden walls; Rock gardens; Retaining walls; Poured concrete; Interlocking brick; Fieldstone paths; Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls; Automated irrigation system

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English