Full-Time
Horticultural Technician
Posted on Nov 19
Lindsay Landscape Inc.
Ottawa, ON
Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills
Survey and assess designated sites; 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; 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; Team player; Client focus; Organized
Landscaping Experience Commercial and/or industrial construction
Work Location Information 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; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence
Work Site Environment Outdoors
Own Tools/Equipment
Tools; Safety equipment/gear; Steel-toed safety boots; Safety glasses/goggles; Safety vest; Gloves; Ear plugs
Security and Safety Driving record check (abstract)
Work Setting Lawn care company; Landscape contractor
Experience 2 years to less than 3 years
Education
Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience
Languages English
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