turfgrass management specialist

Education: College/CEGEP. Work site environment: Odours. Noisy. Outdoors. Work setting: Urban area. Golf course. Equipment operation. Tasks: Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning. Manage landscaping projects. 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. Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes. Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease.

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. Tree removal. Train workers in duties and policies. Supervise support staff. Supervise other workers. Report signs of insect or disease damage. Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees.

Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment. Operate jackhammers and drills to break up pavement. Operate various vehicles and equipment. Operate heavy equipment. Operate chainsaw to fell, delimb and buck trees. Co-ordinate work of subordinates. Apply chemicals. Apply fertilizers. Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions. Leading/instructing individuals.

Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies. Co-ordinate repairs and rentals. Service and repair sprinkler system. Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments. Spray herbicides from the ground using manual spraying equipment. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Chemical application certificate or licence.

Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS Word. Landscaping experience: Commercial and/or industrial construction. Park and recreation sites. Sports field. Equipment and machinery experience: Power mowers. Mechanical sprayer. Irrigation pumps and equipment. Chain saw. Tractor mower. Area of work experience: Snow removal. University or college. Plant growth and development. Plant nutrition.

Construction specialization: Automated irrigation system. Fieldstone paths. Poured concrete. Retaining walls. Rock gardens. Stone garden walls. Irrigation and drainage. Area of specialization: Landscape construction. Plant knowledge and identification. Horticulture. Security and safety: Bondable. Driving record check (abstract). Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle.

Valid driver's licence. 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. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills.

Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours.

Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. On-site recreation and activities. Team building opportunities.