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Greenhouse worker

Vander Hoeven Greenhouses Ltd.
St. Catharines , Ontario · Canada
Seasonal employment Full time $ 17.95 HOUR hourly / 42 to 55 hours per week

Job description

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Floriculture production. Outdoors. Confined spaces. Wet/damp. Odours. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Clean the crops. Cut horticultural crops. Greenhouse cleaning. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. 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. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Type of product: Bedding plants. Seasonal plants. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Travel expenses not paid by employer. 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. Large workload. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available.