landscaper

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: At heights. Noisy. Outdoors. All weather conditions. Wet/damp. Work setting: Various locations. Lawn care company. Landscape contractor. Residential. On-site customer service. Landscape maintenance. Commercial facility. Associations and non profit organizations. Staff accommodation available. Tasks: Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning. Manage landscaping projects. 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. 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. Tree removal. Cut grass. Rake and collect refuse. Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment. Tie and secure plants. Landscaping experience: Residential projects. Equipment and machinery experience: Weed trimmer/edger. Small engine equipment. Roto-tiller. Pick-up truck. Chain saw. Tractor mower. Construction specialization: Stone garden walls. 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. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Hand-eye co-ordination. Walking. Tight deadlines. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Rain gear. Cellular phone. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Dependability. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Gratuities. Group insurance benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site housing options. Team building opportunities. Transportation provided by employer. Parking available.