nursery worker

Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Work setting Rural area Responsibilities Tasks Budding trees Clean the crops Cut horticultural crops Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening Greenhouse cleaning Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions Mixing fertilizer 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 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 Coniferous trees Deciduous trees Native plants Perennials Berry bushes Fruit trees Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges Seasonal plants Additional information Transportation/travel information Public transportation is not available Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Weight handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Gloves Benefits Other benefits Learning/training paid by employer