Full-Time Landscape Technician in Toronto
Job Description
Languages
English Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Horticulturist Trade Certification; Landscape Gardener Trade Certification; Landscape Architecture Technician CertificateExperience
2 years to less than 3 yearsConstruction Specialization
Stone garden walls; Retaining walls; Interlocking brick; Fieldstone paths; Automated irrigation systemAdditional Skills
Prepare proposals; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardensArea of Specialization
Landscape construction; Landscape design; Plant knowledge and identificationWork Setting
Landscape contractor; Construction companyOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Safety glasses/goggles; Gloves; Ear plugsWork Site Environment
Outdoors; NoisyWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneelingWork Location Information
Urban area; Various locationsLandscaping Experience
Residential projectsPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Reliability; OrganizedLandscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills
Prepare presentation graphics and drawings; Prepare conceptual designs; Manage landscaping projects; Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease; Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions; Plant and move trees; 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