Construction Specialization

Stone garden walls

Rock gardens

Retaining walls

Poured concrete

Interlocking brick

Fieldstone paths

Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls

Additional Skills

Read and interpret blueprints

Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

Area of Specialization

Landscape construction

Plant knowledge and identification

Work Setting

Landscape contractor

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract)

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Work Site Environment

Outdoors

Transportation/Travel Information

Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish between colours

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Standing for extended periods

Work Location Information

Various locations

Landscaping Experience

Residential projects

Commercial and/or industrial construction

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Organized

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Manage landscaping projects

Plant and move trees