About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. All weather conditions. Work setting: Work in employer's/client's home. Urban area. Various locations. Lawn care company. Landscape contractor. Residential. Horticulture and/or gardening. Tasks: Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning. 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. Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes. Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease. Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens. Plant and move trees. Tree removal. Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. Rake and collect refuse. Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures. Type of product: Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges. Landscaping experience: Residential projects. Park and recreation sites. Cemetery or crematorium. Equipment and machinery experience: Weed trimmer/edger. Shovel. Lawn mowers. Product inspection experience: Plants and plant products. Area of specialization: Plant knowledge and identification. Horticulture. Automobile driving. Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. 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. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Rain gear. Personal suitability: Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Parking available. Travel insurance.