Landscaper

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Landscape contractor

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read and interpret blueprints
• Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures
• Plant and move trees
• Tree removal

Experience and specialization

Landscaping experience

• Residential projects

Construction specialization

• Interlocking brick
• Retaining walls
• Rock gardens
• Stone garden walls
• Irrigation and drainage

Area of specialization

• Landscape construction

Additional information

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
• 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

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer