About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Floriculture production. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot. Non-smoking. Tasks: Greenhouse cleaning. Mixing fertilizer. Weeding. 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. Assist in grafting activities. 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. Seasonal plants. Tropical plants. Equipment and machinery experience: Irrigation pumps and equipment. 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 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. 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. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available.