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. 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. Plan sequence of operation. Test, maintain and store equipment. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Attention to detail. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Client focus. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available.