nursery worker
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Floriculture production. Outdoors. Confined spaces. Wet/damp. Odours. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area.
Tasks:
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas.
- Cut horticultural crops.
- Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening .
- Greenhouse cleaning.
- Hand harvesting vegetables.
- Level earth to fine grade specifications.
- Mixing fertilizer.
- Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts.
- Shear Christmas trees.
- Tie and secure plants.
- Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
- Weeding.
- Write daily basic progress reports.
- Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides.
- 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.
- Assist in grafting activities.
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens.
- Clean work area.
Type of product:
Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges.
Transportation/travel information:
Own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination.
Weight handling:
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Gloves.
Personal suitability:
- 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 have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Morning.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.