horticulture worker

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• Outdoors.
• Wet/damp.
• Odours.
• Hot.
• Non-smoking.
• Work setting: Rural area.

Tasks:

• Greenhouse cleaning.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Not required.

Type of product:

• Bedding plants.
• Seasonal plants.

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.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.

Weight handling:

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

Overtime required.