About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. Wet/damp. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas. Cut horticultural crops. Hand harvesting vegetables. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Mixing fertilizer. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Write daily basic progress reports. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. Mix and prepare soils. Pot and re-pot plants. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Apply fertilizers. Report signs of insect or disease damage. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Type of product: Vegetables. Type of crops: Bell peppers. Cucumbers. Garlic. Ginger. Greenhouse tomatoes. Greenhouse vegetables. Onions. Tomatoes. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Weight handling: More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Weekend.