About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Floriculture production. Outdoors. Hot. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas. Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination. Cultivate on vertical farming system. Cut horticultural crops. Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Greenhouse cleaning. Mixing fertilizer. Seed cutting. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides. 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. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Type of product: Perennials. Bedding plants. Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges. Seasonal plants. Tropical plants. Equipment and machinery experience: Forklift. Garden tractors. Irrigation pumps and equipment. Mechanical seeder. Mechanical sprayer. Transportation/travel information: 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). Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available.