Prepare conceptual designs
Prepare proposals
Overview Languages English
Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
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 Odours
Noisy
Outdoors
All weather conditions
Work setting Work in employer's/client's home
Garden centre
Urban area
Rural area
Greenhouse
Remote location
Various locations
Lawn care company
Nursery - horticulture
Willing to relocate
Landscape contractor
Golf course
Residential
Hotel, motel, resort
Private company, corporation or industry
Municipal government
Responsibilities Tasks Build models
Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
Plan the incorporation of landscape structures
Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
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
Prepare proposals
Estimate costs
Prepare presentation graphics and drawings
Write specifications
Survey and assess designated sites
Prepare contracts and tenders
Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
Assess the health of lawns
Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes




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
Landscaping experience Residential projects
Commercial and/or industrial construction
Institutional construction
Park and recreation sites
Restoration and preservation projects
Cemetery or crematorium
Sports field
Construction specialization Automated irrigation system
Fieldstone paths
Interlocking brick
Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
Poured concrete
Retaining walls
Rock gardens
Stone garden walls
Irrigation and drainage
Area of specialization Landscape design
Landscape construction
Hydroponic culture
Horticultural consulting
Plant knowledge and identification
Propagation
Horticulture
Additional information Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence
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
Own tools/equipment Tools
Safety equipment/gear
Steel-toed safety boots
Hard hat
Safety glasses/goggles
Safety harness
Gloves
Ear plugs
Mask
Safety vest
Rain gear
Personal suitability Client focus
Effective interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Punctuality

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📌 irrigation technician (except agriculture) (Ontario)
🏢 Blue Jay Irrigation
📍 Ontario