About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Asset languages: Spanish; Castilian. Panjabi; Punjabi. Work site environment: Outdoors. Wet/damp. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area. Various locations. Tasks: Cut horticultural crops. Greenhouse cleaning. Harvest seedlings. Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes. Operate climate controls. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Weeding. 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. Assist in grafting activities. Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Type of product: Coniferous trees. Deciduous trees. Ferns. Native plants. Perennials. Bedding plants. Berry bushes. Bonsai plants. Fruit trees. Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges. Seasonal plants. Tropical plants. Vegetables. Equipment and machinery experience: Garden tractors. Mechanical cultivator. Light trucks. 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. Personal suitability: Reliability. Team player. Government programs: Recognized employer. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available.