Horticulture Technician

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Rossmere Full time
Tree, shrub, and plant examination and treatment.

  • Care for growing plants by watering, pruning, weeding, cultivating, and removing dead or
damaged leaf tissue.

  • Inspect, handle, and transport nursery stock.
  • Plant fertilization and watering.
  • Managing and implementation of the IPM program.
  • Seasonal colour care and installation.

Core Capabilities:

  • Client and quality focus.
  • Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Teamwork.
  • Excellent problemsolving abilities.
  • Responsibility and dependability.
  • Ethics and integrity.

Job Duties:

  • Responsible for managing landscaping projects.
  • Survey and assess designated projects and job sites.
  • Responsible for constructing and maintaining gardens.
  • Plan jobs to ensure optimum job efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Use and operate tools and equipment used in horticulture.
  • Plant seeds and transplant seedlings.
  • Tree, shrub, and plant examination and treatment.
  • Care for growing plants by watering, pruning, weeding, cultivating, and removing dead or
damaged leaf tissue.

  • Inspect. handle, and transport nursery stock.
  • Spread topsoil and lay sod.
  • Plant fertilization and watering.
  • Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges.
  • General lawn and garden maintenance.
  • Operate power mowers, push mowers, tractors, snow blowers, electric clippers, running
saws and other landscape maintenance equipment.

  • Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environment, shop and
equipment.

  • Assist with landscape constructions when needed.
  • Complete daily paperwork tracking job time and material costs.
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
  • Comply with all company polices and regulations.
  • Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations.
  • Communicate with customers in polite and courteous manner.

Requirements:

  • Completion of college, vocational, or technical training.
  • Valid / current pesticide applicators license.
  • Horticulturist Trade Certification or Lawn Gardner Trade Certification.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
  • Plant knowledge and identification, and experience in plant care.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team.
  • Speak, read, and write in English.
  • Carry and use a smart phone or dataenabled device for communication and reporting.
  • Physically fit with strong stamina.
  • Basic measurements and calculation skills.
  • Ability to follow safe working procedures.
  • Excellent observation skills and a strong attention for details.
  • Good analytical and problemsolving skills.
  • Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Computer skills an asset.

Work Conditions:

  • Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and
materials.

  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift.
  • Ability to work in fastpaced environment.
  • Excellent stamina is required.
  • Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis.
  • Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise and cold.
  • Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work.
Does this sound like you?

  • Friendly, knowledgeable, creative, professional, community minded, and reliable.
  • Understand that relationships are the core of developing trust and loyalty with customers.
  • Can multitask and manage time despite a busy schedule.
  • Are adaptable and understand that "team" means helping others whether your job or not.
  • Love landscaping, innovating the outdoors, and evolving horticultural design

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