Horticulture Technician Apprentice Job

Modern Earthscapes Land Design

Location Carrying Place, ON

Salary 20.00 to 23.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 44 hours per week

Full time

Day, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning, 07:00 to 17:00

Start date: 2025-05-12

Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits

Languages English

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

The employer stated that this position is a green job because it involves the following responsibilities: contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

site environment

Noisy

Outdoors

All weather conditions

Wet/damp

Dusty

Hot

Work setting

Construction company

Work in employer's/client's home

Urban area

Rural area

Remote Location

Various Location

Lawn care company

Nursery - horticulture

Landscape contractor

Residential

Private company, corporation or industry

Private residence

Landscape maintenance

Responsibilities:

Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements

Manage landscaping projects

Write specifications

Survey and assess designated sites

Water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens

Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products

Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions

Assess the health of lawns

Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and diseases

Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes

Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens

Plant and move trees

Weed, prune and trim trees and plants

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

Credentials

Apprenticeship training

Pre-apprenticeship training

Level one apprenticeship training

Experience and specialization

Landscaping experience

Residential projects

Commercial and/or industrial construction

Restoration and preservation projects

Equipment and machinery experience

Weed trimmer/edger

Tractor

Small engine equipment

Pick-up truck

Chainsaw

Tractor mower

Construction specialization

Automated irrigation system

Fieldstone paths

Interlocking brick

Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls

Retaining walls

Rock gardens

Stone garden walls

Specialization or experience

Green economy sector

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

Landscape design

Landscape construction

Horticultural consulting

Plant knowledge and identification

Horticulture

Additional information

Security and safety

Bondable

Driving record check (abstract)

Criminal record check

Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

Own vehicle

Valid driver's licence

Own transportation

Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail

Repetitive

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Manual dexterity

Ability to distinguish between colours

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Standing for extended periods

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Hand-eye co-ordination

Walking

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Mask

Cellular phone

Personal suitability

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Dependability

Benefits

Financial benefits

As per collective agreement

Bonus

Gratuities

Mileage paid

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Other benefits

Team building opportunities

Transportation provided by employer

Parking available

Variable or compressed workweek

Until: 2025-05-23

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Email: modernearthscapes@yahoo.ca