Landscape Technician

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Noisy. Outdoors. All weather conditions. On foot. Work setting: Lawn care company. Landscape contractor. Residential. Tasks: Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products. Assess the health of lawns. Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease. Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens. Plant and move trees. Tree removal. Operate machinery. Landscaping experience: Residential projects. Area of work experience: Snow removal. Area of specialization: Plant knowledge and identification. 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: Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Day. Financial benefits: Gratuities.