About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Floriculture production. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking. Tasks: Clean the crops. Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination. Cultivate on vertical farming system. Cut horticultural crops. Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening . Greenhouse cleaning. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Hand harvesting vegetables. Harvest seedlings. Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Mix and prepare soils. Plant bulbs and seeds. Pot and re-pot plants. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Report signs of insect or disease damage. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Type of product: Perennials. Bedding plants. Berry bushes. Cut flowers. Hydroponic horticultural products. Seasonal plants. Vegetables. Type of crops: Cucumbers. Greenhouse vegetables. Sweet corn. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Free parking available. Other benefits.