nursery worker
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Asset languages:
Spanish; Castilian.
Work site environment:
Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot. Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area.
Tasks:
- Clean the crops.
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas.
- Cut horticultural crops.
- Greenhouse cleaning.
- Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions.
- Harvest seedlings.
- Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts.
- Tie and secure plants.
- 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.
- Clean work area.
Type of product:
Coniferous trees. Deciduous trees. Ferns. Native plants. Perennials. Berry bushes. Christmas trees. Fruit trees. Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges.
Equipment and machinery experience:
- Forklift.
- Garden tractors.
- Irrigation pumps and equipment.
- Light trucks.
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Attention to detail.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- 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?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Government programs:
Recognized employer.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
Weekend.