nursery labourer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
• Cut horticultural crops
• Harvest seedlings
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Seed cutting
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• 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
• Assist in grafting activities
• Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Native plants

Landscaping experience

• Restoration and preservation projects

Equipment and machinery experience

• Chain saw
• Garden tractors
• Mechanical seeder
• Mechanical sprayer

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

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
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits