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22114.07 – Lawn care specialists

Lawn care specialists apply products to customers' lawns and promote lawn care services.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Lawn care specialist

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to ensure the safe use of equipment and tools, such as lawn mowers, spreaders and sprayers
  • Problem Solving to identify issues such as pest damage, soil deficiencies or uneven growth and develop effective treatment plans that restore lawn health and meet customer expectations
  • Control of Settings to adjust application of lawn care products to ensure the right amount of fertilizer, herbicides, or pesticides are distributed
  • Multi-Limb Coordination to use spreaders, pressurized hoses or hand and backpack spraying equipment
  • Adaptability to adjust methods and choices of products required by local weather conditions or customer preferences
  • Knowledge in Agriculture and Horticulture to determine the appropriate products and treatments needed to improve soil fertility and support healthy grass growth

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Visit clients, assess the health of lawns, and apply fertilizer, pesticides and other lawn care products.

Additional information

  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services (82031)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

221 – Technical occupations related to natural sciences

Minor group

2211 – Technical occupations in life sciences

Unit group

22114 – Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists

Occupational profile

22114.07 – Lawn care specialists

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