Landscaper

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. All weather conditions. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Plan the incorporation of landscape structures. Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning. Manage landscaping projects. Survey and assess designated sites. 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. Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes. 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. Area of specialization: Landscape design. Landscape construction. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Pension plan. Other benefits: On-site housing options. Other benefits. Transportation provided by employer.