Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures

Personal Suitability Initiative; Team player; Client focus; Judgement

Cleaning Experience Brick and stone building exteriors

Work Location Information Relocation costs not covered by employer

Ability to Supervise

Staff in various areas of responsibility; 3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; 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; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information

Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Dusty; Hot

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Area of Specialization

Wood use; Landscape construction; Interior landscaping

Additional Skills

Plan and estimate labour and materials; Maintain work records and logs; Hire, supervise and schedule staff; Read blueprints and drawings

Construction Specialization Stone garden walls

Equipment and Machinery Experience Small engine equipment; Pick-up truck; Forklift

Specific Skills

Resolve work related problems; Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies; Repair and maintain equipment; Organize and direct construction of fences, decks and walls; Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns; Establish work schedules and procedures; Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English