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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Odours. Noisy. Outdoors. All weather conditions. Wet/damp. Dusty. Hot. Work setting: Work in employer's/client's home. Urban area. Remote location. Various locations. Golf course. Private residence. Landscape maintenance. Tasks: Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens. Tree removal. Weed, prune and trim trees and plants. Repair and maintain equipment. Remove litter and garbage. Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees. Lay sod or seed. Cut grass. Cart and spread topsoil and other materials. Assist with landscape constructions. Apply fertilizers. Write daily basic progress reports. Rake and collect refuse. Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment. Tie and secure plants. Equipment and machinery experience: Weed trimmer/edger. Tractor. Sod cutter. Small engine equipment. Roto-tiller. Pick-up truck. Chain saw. Tractor mower. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Drive manual transmission vehicle. 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. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Hand-eye co-ordination. Walking. Tight deadlines. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Rain gear. Cellular phone. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Dependability. Creativity. Hardworking. Resourcefulness. Maturity. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Experience: Will train.