Greenhouse Labourer

Worklink; Chilliwack; Sur place; CAD 39 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Accommodation provided

Relocation travel paid

Transportation to work provided

Company vehicle for work

Training paid by employer

Résumé du poste

DiversiTree Plants Inc. in Chilliwack, BC, seeks a full-time plant production worker to Bud trees, clean crops, prep soils, harvest seedlings and transplant cuttings. You will apply fertilizers, prune, weed, and manage irrigation as part of a busy nursery team.

Education basic, on-the-job training available; a valid driver’s license is required. Wage is $18.75/hour with regular Monday–Friday shifts, overtime possible, located at multiple worksites near Chilliwack.

Qualifications

• Education: Some high school is required.
• Experience is an asset; on-the-job training provided.
• Driver’s license is required.

Responsabilités

• Budding trees
• Clean the crops
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Harvest seedlings
• Mixing fertilizer
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Tie and secure plants
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• 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
• Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area
• Drive work truck to different locations

Formation

Some high school

Outils

Chain saw

Mechanical sprayer

Light trucks

Description du poste

Company:

DiversiTree Plants Inc.

Business Information:

DiversiTree Plants Inc. is a plant nursery located in Chilliwack, British Columbia. We specialize in growing high-quality shade trees, shrubs, conifers, and ornamental plants. Our diverse selection supports a wide range of landscaping and horticultural needs. We are committed to providing our customers with healthy, high-quality plants.

Business Address:

49276 Yale Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H4

Location of Work:

• 49276 Yale Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H4
• 5781 Unsworth Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A3

Type of Employment:

Full-time, Permanent

Estimated Start Date:

As soon as possible

Job Duties:

• Budding trees
• Clean the crops
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Harvest seedlings
• Mixing fertilizer
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Tie and secure plants
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• 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
• Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area
• Drive work truck to different locations

Requirements:

• Education: Some high school is required
• Experience: Experience is an asset. On-the-job training will be provided.
• Driver’s license is required
• Experience using chain saw, mechanical sprayer, and light trucks is a strong asset
• Must take direction and abide by safety rules

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

Fast-paced environment, work under pressure, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, attention to detail, standing for extended periods, combination of sitting, standing and walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination

Personal Suitability:

Client focus, initiative, accurate, judgement, effective interpersonal skills, team player, organized, flexibility

Work Site Environment:

Cold/refrigerated, wet/damp, hot, confined spaces, odours

Weight Handling:

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Language:

Basic level of English is required

Wage:

$18.75 per hour, 40 to 50 hours per week

Benefits:

• Accommodation provided at a discounted rate
• Travel expenses paid by the employer if worker needs to relocate
• Transportation to and from the work location is provided by the employer
• A vehicle is provided for work-related matters only
• Learning/training paid by the employer

Important Information:

Regular schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. However, flexibility in schedule is required, based on the business’s needs. Overtime is required. Weekend work may be required.