landscape technician

JB Landscaping & Interlock Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in landscaping is seeking a skilled technician who can interpret blueprints and effectively manage landscaping projects. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in residential and commercial landscaping, demonstrating a solid understanding of horticulture and landscape construction. Responsibilities include planting, maintaining, and assessing the health of various plants and landscapes while directing crews in the process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in landscaping or horticulture.
• Able to work independently and in physically demanding conditions.
• Knowledge of plant identification and landscape construction.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and plan landscaping methods.
• Plant and maintain lawns, gardens, and trees.
• Direct crews for maintenance of landscapes and golf courses.

Skills

Client focus

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Reliability

Flexibility

Punctuality

Tools

SketchUp

MS Word

Job description

• Private company, corporation or industry

Tasks

• 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
• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• SketchUp

Landscaping experience

• Residential projects
• Commercial and / or industrial construction
• Institutional construction
• Park and recreation sites
• Restoration and preservation projects
• Sports field
• Automated irrigation system
• Fieldstone paths
• Interlocking brick
• Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
• Retaining walls

Area of specialization

• Landscape construction
• Hydroponic culture
• Plant knowledge and identification
• Horticulture

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Physically demanding
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Safety equipment / gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Gloves
• Mask
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

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