Greenhouse labourer
Diversitree Plants Inc This link will open in a new window
Chilliwack
,
BC
· Canada
Entry level
Early career
Job description
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Confined spaces. Wet/damp. Odours. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Work setting: Staff accommodation available. Tasks: Budding trees. Clean the crops. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas. Greenhouse cleaning. Harvest seedlings. Mixing fertilizer. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. 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. Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Travel expenses paid by employer. Vehicle supplied by employer. Transportation supplied to and from work. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Attention to detail. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Team player. Initiative. Flexibility. Accurate. Organized. Screening questions: Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Flexible hours. Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Overtime required. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer.