Full-Time
Landscaper
Posted on Sep 28
Gta Grounds Care Ltd
North York, ON
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
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