greenhouse labourer

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• Floriculture production.
• Outdoors.
• At heights.
• Confined spaces.
• Wet/damp.
• Odours.
• Hot.
• Cold/refrigerated.
• Non-smoking.
• Work setting: Rural area.

Tasks:

• Cut horticultural crops.
• Greenhouse cleaning.
• Hand harvesting vegetables.
• 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.
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens.
• Clean work area.
• Perform opening and closing activities.
• Perform routine maintenance.
• Assemble containers and crates.

Type of product:

• Bedding plants.
• Seasonal plants.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Large workload.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Night.
• On call.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.