Nursery labourer
East Richmond Nurseries Inc.
18431 Westminster Hwy Richmond
,
BC
· Canada
Entry level
Early career
Job description
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Floriculture production. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Non-smoking. Tasks: Clean the crops. Cut horticultural crops. Greenhouse cleaning. Harvest seedlings. 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. Pot and re-pot plants. Apply fertilizers. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Type of product: Coniferous trees. Deciduous trees. Ferns. Native plants. Perennials. Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Hand-eye co-ordination. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Reliability. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.