nursery labourer

Sheridan Nurseries; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario is seeking a Floriculture Worker to assist in various tasks related to plant care and maintenance. Responsibilities include cleaning crops, weeding, watering, and transplanting. The ideal candidate will possess reliability, teamwork, and physical stamina. Training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to enter the horticulture field.

Qualifications

• Bondable for security and safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean the crops and greenhouse.
• Weeding and assist in pruning trees, shrubs, and plants.
• Water and tend to plants, lawns, and gardens.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Good Judgment

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Job Description: Floriculture Worker

Experience: Will train

Work setting: Rural area

Responsibilities:

1. Clean the crops and greenhouse
2. Weeding and assist in pruning trees, shrubs, and plants
3. Pot and re-pot plants
4. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
5. Dig up and wrap rootballs of trees and shrubs
6. Water and tend to plants, lawns, and gardens
7. Maintain a clean work area
8. Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops
9. Apply hoeing techniques between rows

Type of products:

• Coniferous trees
• Deciduous trees
• Ferns
• Native plants
• Perennials
• Ornamental trees, shrubs, and hedges
• Seasonal plants
• Tropical plants

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bondable for security and safety
• Own transportation; public transportation not available
• Physical demands include handling heavy loads (up to 23 kg/50 lbs), standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, kneeling, and walking
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with handling heavy loads
• Personal qualities include reliability, teamwork, flexibility, good judgment, and efficient interpersonal skills
• Legal ability to work in Canada
• Willingness to relocate and reside near the work location
• Engagement in environmentally positive duties and responsibilities