Workplace information On the road job

Personal Suitability

Team player; 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; Own vehicle; Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Dusty; Hot

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety glasses/goggles; Gloves; Cellular phone

Security and Safety

Bondable; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Work Setting Landscape contractor

Area of Specialization

Tree service; Nursery or greenhouse; Lawn care; Landscape construction; Grounds maintenance; Garden centre; Design

Additional Skills Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Tractor; Sod cutter; Small engine equipment; Pick-up truck; Backhoe; Forklift; Front end loader; Tractor mower

Specific Skills

Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers; Resolve work related problems; Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies; Repair and maintain equipment; Remove litter and garbage; Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees; Plan and direct grounds maintenance; Organize and direct construction of fences, decks and walls; Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns; Lay sod or seed; Establish work schedules and procedures; Cut grass; Cart and spread topsoil and other materials; Assist with landscape constructions; Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work; Rake and collect refuse; Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

On the road job

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

Languages English or French