Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills Tying

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Client focus; Dependability; Reliability; Organized

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment

Confined spaces; Outdoors; At heights; Wet/damp; Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot

Own Tools/Equipment

Safety equipment/gear; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety glasses/goggles; Gloves; Ear plugs; Mask; Cellular phone

Work Setting Private residence; Landscape maintenance

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Weed trimmer/edger; Sprayer or duster; Sod cutter; Small engine equipment; Roto-tiller; Chain saw

Specific Skills

Weed, prune and trim trees and plants; Repair and maintain equipment; Remove litter and garbage; Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees; Lay sod or seed; Cut grass; Cart and spread topsoil and other materials; Assist with landscape constructions; Apply fertilizers; Communicate electronically and in person with computer users experiencing difficulties to determine and document problems experienced; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens; Write daily basic progress reports; Rake and collect refuse; Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English