Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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All weather conditions
Work setting
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Various locations
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Landscape contractor
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
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Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
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Estimate costs
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Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
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Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
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Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
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Plant and move trees
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Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas
Experience and specialization
Landscaping experience
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Commercial and/or industrial construction
Area of work experience
Construction specialization
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Fieldstone paths
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Interlocking brick
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Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
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Retaining walls
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Rock gardens
Area of specialization
Equipment
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Small tractors (lawn/snow removal attachments)
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Repetitive tasks
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.