Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

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Outdoors All weather conditions

Work setting

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Urban area Rural area Various locations Lawn care company Landscape contractor Residential

Tasks

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Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning Manage landscaping projects Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens Plant and move trees

Landscaping experience

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Residential projects Commercial and/or industrial construction

Area of work experience

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Snow removal

Security and safety

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Bondable Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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Own vehicle Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Ability to work independently Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots Gloves

Personal suitability

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Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Punctuality

Screening questions

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Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan * Vision care benefits