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Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan the incorporation of landscape structures
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Manage landscaping projects
• Survey and assess designated sites
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• 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

Experience and specialization

Landscaping experience

• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Restoration and preservation projects

Area of specialization

• Landscape construction
• Plant knowledge and identification

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Ear plugs
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality