About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Work setting: Rural area. Remote location. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Shear Christmas trees. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. Pot and re-pot plants. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Apply fertilizers. Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs. Type of product: Coniferous trees. Deciduous trees. Native plants. Christmas trees. Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. 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: More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required.