Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Green job
The employer stated that this is a green job because the position:
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
- Involves supporting green economy sectors
- Requires specialized environmental skills or knowledge
Work site environment
- Outdoors
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Plan and direct grounds maintenance
- Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Organize and direct construction of fences, decks and walls
- Maintain work records and logs
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
- Resolve work related problems
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Chain saw
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Sod cutter
Area of work experience
- Snow removal
Area of specialization
- Interior landscaping
- Lawn care
- Tree service
- Grounds maintenance
- Landscape construction
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Wellness program