landscape technician

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Landscape contractor

Tasks

• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
• Manage landscaping projects
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
• Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes
• Plant and move trees
• Tree removal
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Assess client's needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Landscaping experience

• Residential projects
• Commercial and / or industrial construction

Civil engineering experience

• Drainage and irrigation system

Construction specialization

• Automated irrigation system
• Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
• Poured concrete
• Irrigation and drainage

Area of specialization

• Landscape construction
• Horticulture
• Pesticides

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available