Nursery labourer

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Greenhouse cleaning. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. 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. Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Type of product: Coniferous trees. Deciduous trees. Native plants. Perennials. Fruit trees. Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges. Equipment and machinery experience: Garden tractors. Irrigation pumps and equipment. Mechanical cultivator. Mechanical sprayer. Light trucks. Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Security and safety: Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. 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 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Government programs: Recognized employer. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Team building opportunities. Parking available.