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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Dangerous. At heights. Hot. Tasks: Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Schedule events, programs and activities. Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls. Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work. Read blueprints and drawings. Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies. Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality. Supervision: 5-10 people. Equipment and machinery experience: Backhoe. Chain saw. Forklift. Front end loader. Small engine equipment. Sod cutter. Tractor mower. Skidsteer. Area of specialization: Landscape construction. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Initiative. Judgement. Team player. Flexibility. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.