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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Work setting: Urban area. Tasks: Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work. Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies. Train staff. Enforce policies and procedures. Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments. Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations. Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers. Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens. Perform snow maintenance operations including handling snowmaking and snow removal equipment. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Equipment and machinery experience: Small engine equipment. Sod cutter. Area of specialization: Lawn care. Grounds maintenance. Landscape construction. Security and safety: Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Vehicle supplied by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Team player. Flexibility. Dependability. Reliability. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.