nursery labourer

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• Outdoors.
• Wet/damp.
• Hot.

Work setting:

Staff accommodation provided.

Tasks:

• Clean the crops.
• Cut horticultural crops.
• Greenhouse cleaning.
• Operate climate controls.
• Tie and secure plants.
• Write daily basic progress reports.
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants.
• Mix and prepare soils.
• Pot and re-pot plants.
• Report signs of insect or disease damage.
• Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs.
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens.
• Clean work area.

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Garden tractors.
• Irrigation pumps and equipment.

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence.
• Travel expenses paid by employer.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Repetitive tasks.

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.