greenhouse worker
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Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Floriculture production. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot.
Tasks:
- Greenhouse cleaning.
- 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.
- Report signs of insect or disease damage.
- 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.
- Bonsai plants.
- Fruit trees.
- Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges.
- Seasonal plants.
- Tropical plants.
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).
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
Government programs:
Recognized employer.
Employment terms options:
- Flexible hours.
- Morning.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.