Workplace information On the road job

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills Tying

Personal Suitability

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

Work Location Information 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; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Vehicle supplied by employer

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Dusty; Hot

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat

Security and Safety

Bondable; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test

Work Setting Landscape contractor; Landscape maintenance; Farm

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Weed trimmer/edger; Tractor; Sprayer or duster; Sod cutter; Small engine equipment; Pick-up truck; Gravel or dump truck; Chain saw; Backhoe; Forklift; Front end loader; Tractor mower

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; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens; Rake and collect refuse; Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Experience No experience

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

On the road job

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Languages English or French