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; Plant and move trees; Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Reliability; Organized

Work Location Information Rural area; Urban area; 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

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

Work Site Environment Dangerous; Outdoors; At heights; Noisy

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Gloves

Security and Safety Driving record check (abstract)

Specific Skills Climb ladders or operate hydraulic buckets

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Arboriculturists Trade Certification; International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English