nursery labourer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

• Wet/damp

• Hot

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clean the crops

• Cut horticultural crops

• Greenhouse cleaning

• Operate climate controls

• Tie and secure plants

• Write daily basic progress reports

• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants

• Mix and prepare soils

• Pot and re-pot plants

• 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

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Garden tractors

• Irrigation pumps and equipment

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots