landscaper

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
• Manage landscaping projects
• Prepare conceptual designs
• 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
• Supervise staff
• Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance

Experience and specialization

Truck or equipment experience

• Snowblower

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• 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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality