Horticulture Technician

2 weeks ago


Carrying Place, Canada Modern Earthscapes Land Design Full time

Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Noisy
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Dusty
- Hot
**Work setting**:

- Work in employer's/client's home
- Urban area
- Rural area
- Remote location
- Various locations
- Lawn care company
- Nursery - horticulture
- Landscape contractor
- Private residence
**Tasks**:

- Manage landscaping projects
- Write specifications
- Survey and assess designated sites
- Read and interpret blueprints
- 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
- Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures
- Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
- Plant and move trees
- Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
- Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
- Lay sod or seed
- Cut grass
- Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
- Assist with landscape constructions
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Rake and collect refuse
- Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment
**Landscaping experience**:

- Residential projects
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Restoration and preservation projects
**Type of related experience**:

- Landscape maintenance
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Weed trimmer/edger
- Tractor
- Small engine equipment
- Pick-up truck
- Chain saw
- Tractor mower
**Construction specialization**:

- Automated irrigation system
- Fieldstone paths
- Interlocking brick
- Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
- Retaining walls
- Rock gardens
- Stone garden walls
**Area of specialization**:

- Landscape design
- Landscape construction
- Horticultural consulting
- Plant knowledge and identification
**Security and safety**:

- Bondable
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Travel expenses paid by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- 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
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Walking
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
- Mask
- Cellular phone
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Dependability
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
- Involves supporting green economy sectors
- Requires specialized environmental skills or knowledge
**Financial benefits**:

- As per collective agreement
- Bonus
- Gratuities
- Mileage paid
**Long term benefits**:

- Other benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week


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