About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Tasks: Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning. Manage landscaping projects. Prepare conceptual designs. Survey and assess designated sites. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Assess the health of lawns. Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease. Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes. Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens. Plant and move trees. Tree removal. Supervise staff. Plan and direct grounds maintenance. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Attention to detail. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available. Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.