About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Floriculture production. Outdoors. At heights. Confined spaces. Wet/damp. Odours. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking. Work setting: Staff accommodation provided. Tasks: Greenhouse cleaning. Harvest seedlings. Mixing fertilizer. Operate climate controls. Shear Christmas trees. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. 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. Type of product: Coniferous trees. Deciduous trees. Ferns. Native plants. Perennials. Bedding plants. Berry bushes. Christmas trees. Cut flowers. Fruit trees. Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges. Seasonal plants. Tropical plants. Vegetables. Type of crops: Greenhouse vegetables. Equipment and machinery experience: Garden tractors. Irrigation pumps and equipment. Mechanical cultivator. Mechanical seeder. Mechanical sprayer. Light trucks. Specialization or experience: Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Security and safety: Criminal record check. 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: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Other benefits: On-site housing options.