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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work setting: Landscape maintenance. Tasks: Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Hire, supervise and schedule staff. Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property. Plan and direct grounds maintenance. Plan and estimate labour and materials. Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls. Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work. Maintain work records and logs. Read blueprints and drawings. Repair and maintain equipment. Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies. Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality. Perform snow maintenance operations including handling snowmaking and snow removal equipment. Supervision: 5-10 people. Area of work experience: Snow removal. Area of specialization: Lawn care. Grounds maintenance. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Personal suitability: Client focus. Judgement. Team player. Flexibility. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.