Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease; Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions; 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; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Reliability; Organized

Landscaping Experience

Residential projects; Commercial and/or industrial construction

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Work Setting Lawn care company; Landscape contractor

Area of Specialization

Landscape design; Horticultural consulting; Plant knowledge and identification

Additional Skills

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

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) Not required

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English