greenhouse labourer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Hot

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Greenhouse cleaning
• Mixing fertilizer
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Mix and prepare soils
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Perennials
• Bedding plants
• Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift
• Garden tractors
• Irrigation pumps and equipment
• Light trucks

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• 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

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits