About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Noisy. Outdoors. All weather conditions. Quiet. Wet/damp. Dusty. Hot. Work setting: Construction company. Work in employer's/client's home. Urban area. Rural area. Remote location. Various locations. Lawn care company. Nursery - horticulture. Landscape contractor. Residential. Private company, corporation or industry. Private residence. Landscape maintenance. Tasks: Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements. Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning. Manage landscaping projects. Write specifications. Survey and assess designated sites. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products. Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions. 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. Weed, prune and trim trees and plants. 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. Write daily basic progress reports. Rake and collect refuse. Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment. Landscaping experience: Residential projects. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Restoration and preservation projects. Equipment and machinery experience: Weed trimmer/edger. Tractor. Small engine equipment. Pick-up truck. Chain saw. Tractor mower. Construction specialization: Automated irrigation system. Fieldstone paths. Interlocking brick. Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls. Poured concrete. Retaining walls. Rock gardens. Stone garden walls. Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Area of specialization: Landscape design. Landscape construction. Horticultural consulting. Plant knowledge and identification. Horticulture. Security and safety: Bondable. Driving record check (abstract). Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Travel expenses paid by employer. 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. Hand-eye co-ordination. Walking. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Mask. Cellular phone. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Dependability. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Weekend. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Bonus. Gasoline paid. Gratuities. Mileage paid. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Transportation provided by employer. Parking available. Variable or compressed work week.