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greenhouse labourer
Overview
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
• Floriculture production
• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Non-smoking
Work setting
• Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
• Cut horticultural crops
• Greenhouse cleaning
• 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
• Perform opening and closing activities
• Perform routine maintenance
• Assemble containers and crates
Experience and specialization
Type of product
• Bedding plants
• Seasonal plants
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
Weight handling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)