Landscaper

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Noisy. Outdoors. Dusty. Work setting: Urban area. Various locations. Landscape contractor. Residential. 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. Plant and move trees. Weed, prune and trim trees and plants. Lay sod or seed. Dig ditches and trenches. Cart and spread topsoil and other materials. Rake and collect refuse. Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Landscaping experience: Residential projects. Equipment and machinery experience: Weed trimmer/edger. Sod cutter. Small engine equipment. Tractor mower. Construction specialization: Fieldstone paths. Retaining walls. Rock gardens. Stone garden walls. Irrigation and drainage. Area of specialization: Landscape construction. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Hand-eye co-ordination. Tight deadlines. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Dependability. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Other benefits: Transportation provided by employer.