landscape technician

Government of Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a landscaping professional in Burnaby. The role involves managing landscaping projects, writing specifications, and assessing sites. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications, such as a college-level diploma, and have 2 to 3 years of experience in landscaping. Since work must be conducted on-site, candidates should also demonstrate a client-focused attitude and the ability to work independently under physically demanding conditions.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in landscaping.
• Ability to work independently and willingness to relocate.
• Driving record check and criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Manage landscaping projects and write specifications.
• Survey and assess designated sites for treatment.
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose disease and problems.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Punctuality

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

Small engine equipment

Pick-up truck

Chippers

Chain saw

Trimmer

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• At heights
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Manage landscaping projects
• Write specifications
• Survey and assess designated sites
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
• Plant and move trees
• Tree removal

Experience and specialization

• Residential projects
• Park and recreation sites

Equipment and machinery experience

• Small engine equipment
• Pick-up truck
• Chippers
• Chain saw
• Trimmer

Area of specialization

• Landscape design
• Plant knowledge and identification
• Horticulture
• Tree service

Additional information Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Ear plugs
• Mask
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality