- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
OutdoorsAll weather conditions
Work setting
Work in employer's/client's homeUrban areaVarious locationsLandscape contractorResidential
Tasks
Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruningWater and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardensApply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutionsAssess the health of lawnsDirect crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapesPlan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposesPlant and maintain private and public lawns and gardensPlant and move treesWeed, prune and trim trees and plants
Equipment and machinery experience
Weed trimmer/edgerLawn mowers
Area of specialization
Plant knowledge and identificationHorticulture
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detailHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingManual dexterityAbility to distinguish between coloursCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Client focusEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationFlexibilityOrganizedReliabilityTeam player
Screening questions
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
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