greenhouse labourer

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Asset languages:

Spanish; Castilian.

Work site environment:

• Floriculture production.
• Outdoors.
• Wet/damp.
• Hot.
• Cold/refrigerated.
• Work setting: Rural area.
• Various locations.

Tasks:

• Clean the crops.
• Greenhouse cleaning.
• Seed cutting.
• 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.
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens.
• Clean work area.

Type of product:

• Ferns.
• Perennials.
• Bedding plants.
• Seasonal plants.
• Tropical plants.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

Team player.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.