Tree nursery labourer

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Dusty. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas. Cut horticultural crops. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. Mix and prepare soils. Pot and re-pot plants. Apply fertilizers. Report signs of insect or disease damage. Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs. Clean work area. Type of product: Coniferous trees. Deciduous trees. Ferns. Native plants. Perennials. Bonsai plants. Fruit trees. Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges. Seasonal plants. Equipment and machinery experience: Garden tractors. Mechanical sprayer. Light trucks. 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). Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Reliability. Team player. Government programs: Recognized employer. Experience: No experience (will train).