Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Cleaning crop; Clipping; Deleafing; Mixing fertilizer; Tying; Weeding; Greenhouse cleaning

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload; Overtime required

Work Site Environment

Outdoors; Wet/damp; Hot; Cold/refrigerated; Non-smoking

Type of Crops Herbs; Greenhouse tomatoes; Greenhouse vegetables

Type of Product

Vegetables; Tropical plants; Seasonal plants; Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges; Fruit trees; Bonsai plants; Bedding plants; Berry bushes; Coniferous trees; Deciduous trees; Ferns; Native plants; Perennials

Weight Handling More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Equipment and Machinery Experience Forklift

Specific Skills

Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides; Report signs of insect or disease damage; Pot and re-pot plants; Mix and prepare soils; Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants; Apply fertilizers; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens; Clean work area

Experience 7 months to less than 1 year

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English