National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
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85121 - Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers

Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers perform work to assist in the construction of landscapes and related structures, and to maintain lawns, gardens, athletic fields, golf courses, cemeteries, parks, landscaped interiors and other landscaped areas. They are employed by landscaping and lawn care companies, golf courses, cemeteries, and landscaping operations of public works departments and private establishments.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • bulb planter - landscaping
    • cemetery labourer
    • gardening helper
    • golf course worker
    • grass cutter
    • grounds maintenance worker
    • landscape labourer
    • park maintenance labourer
    • park maintenance worker
    • sod layer
    • transplanter - landscape maintenance

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (See 22114 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists)
    • Nursery and greenhouse labourers (See 85103 Nursery and greenhouse labourers)
    • Other trades helpers and labourers (See 75119 Other trades helpers and labourers)
    • Public works and maintenance labourers (See 75212 Public works and maintenance labourers)
    • Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (See 74205 Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers)
    • Residential and commercial installers and servicers (See 73200 Residential and commercial installers and servicers)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Spread top soil, lay sod, plant flowers, grass, shrubs and trees and perform other duties to assist with the construction of a landscape and related structures
    • Cut grass, rake, aerate, dethatch, fertilize and water lawns, weed gardens, prune shrubs and trees and perform other maintenance duties as directed by supervisor
    • Maintain lawns and grass along roadsides
    • Operate and maintain power mowers, tractors, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws, snowblowers and other landscape maintenance equipment
    • Spray and dust trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens, as directed, to control insects and disease
    • Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments.

  • Employment requirements

    • Some secondary school education may be required.
    • A provincial licence to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides may be required.

  • Additional information

    • Progression to technical or supervisory occupations in landscaping and horticulture is possible with additional training or experience.
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