nursery worker

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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
• Wet/damp
• Hot
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available

Responsibilities Tasks

• Greenhouse cleaning
• Seed cutting
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• 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
• 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

• Deciduous trees
• Perennials
• Bedding plants
• Fruit trees
• Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
• Seasonal plants
• Tropical plants
• Vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

• Mechanical cultivator
• Mechanical seeder
• Mechanical sprayer
• Light trucks

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth