Benefits Medical Benefits; Dental Benefits

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes; Plant and move trees; Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures; Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens; Assess the health of lawns

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Reliability; Organized

Service Experience Snow removal

Landscaping Experience Residential projects

Work Location Information Rural area; Urban area; Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Gloves

Security and Safety Bondable; Driving record check (abstract)

Work Setting

Lawn care company; Landscape contractor; Landscape maintenance; Commercial and/or industrial construction

Area of Specialization Plant knowledge and identification

Specific Skills

Weed, prune and trim trees and plants; 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; 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

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English