Overview

Languages

English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

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

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Work site workplace
Outdoors

Work setting
Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks
Greenhouse cleaning
Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
Tie and secure plants
Weeding
Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
Mix and prepare soils
Plant bulbs and seeds
Pot and re-pot plants
Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
Apply fertilizers
Report signs of insect or disease damage
Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
Water and tend to plants,



lawns and/or gardens
Clean work area

Experience and specialization

Type of product
Coniferous trees
Deciduous trees
Native plants
Perennials
Fruit trees
Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges

Equipment and machinery experience
Garden tractors
Irrigation pumps and equipment
Mechanical cultivator
Mechanical sprayer
Light trucks

Specialization or experience
Green economy sector

Additional information

Security and safety
Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Own transportation
Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Attention to detail

Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves

Personal suitability
Reliability
Team player

Perks

Other perks
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Team building opportunities
Parking available

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