Overview

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment
Outdoors
Work setting
Construction company
Various locations
Lawn care company
Landscape contractor
Responsibilities
Tasks
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
Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures
Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
Plant and move trees
Repair and maintain equipment
Rake and collect refuse
Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
Assist with landscape constructions
Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment
Remove litter and garbage
Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
Lay sod or seed
Apply fertilizers
Cut grass
Experience and specialization
Landscaping experience
Residential projects
Commercial and/or industrial construction
Type of related experience
Landscape maintenance
Equipment and machinery experience
Chain saw
Roto-tiller
Small engine equipment
Weed trimmer/edger
Lawn mowers
Sod cutter
Construction specialization
Automated irrigation system
Fieldstone paths
Interlocking brick
Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
Poured concrete
Retaining walls
Stone garden walls
Irrigation and drainage
Specialization or experience
Green economy sector
Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
Landscape construction
Plant knowledge and identification
Additional information
Security and safety
Driving record check (abstract)
Driver’s validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence
Public transportation is not available
Own transportation
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
Fast-paced environment
Walking
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Punctuality
Dependability
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other benefits
Free parking available
Other benefits
Team building opportunities
Parking available