Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site setting

- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

- Rural area
- Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Cut horticultural crops
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Harvest seedlings
- Operate climate controls
- Tie and secure plants
- Weeding
- Write daily basic progress reports
- 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
- Perennials
- Berry bushes
- Cut flowers
- Fruit trees
- Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
- Seasonal plants

Equipment and machinery experience

- Chain saw
- Forklift
- Garden tractors
- Irrigation pumps and equipment
- Mechanical sprayer
- Light trucks

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team player

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