About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Work setting: Rural area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Tasks: Cut horticultural crops. Greenhouse cleaning. Harvest seedlings. Operate climate controls. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides. 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. Perennials. Berry bushes. Cut flowers. Fruit trees. Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges. Seasonal plants. Equipment and machinery experience: Chain saw. Forklift. Garden tractors. Irrigation pumps and equipment. Mechanical sprayer. 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. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available.