tree nursery labourer

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Wet/damp. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Tasks: Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Harvest seedlings. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Shear Christmas trees. Tie and secure plants. Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. Plant bulbs and seeds. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Apply fertilizers. Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Type of product: Coniferous trees. Deciduous trees. Christmas trees. 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. Hand-eye co-ordination. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required.