greenhouse labourer

Darvonda Nurseries Ltd; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Darvonda Nurseries Ltd in Langley, BC is seeking a greenhouse worker to grow and maintain crops. No formal education required; training will be provided. This on-site role involves handling plants, soil, and basic climate controls to keep crops healthy.

You will perform tasks such as hand harvesting vegetables, transplanting seedlings, weeding, watering, pruning, and cleaning work areas while standing for long periods. The job requires physical endurance in a fast-paced greenhouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean the crops
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Operate climate controls
• Weeding
• Mix and prepare soils
• Plant bulbs and seeds
• Pot and re-pot plants
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Report signs of insect or disease damage
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Hot

Responsibilities

• Clean the crops
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Operate climate controls
• Weeding
• Mix and prepare soils
• Plant bulbs and seeds
• Pot and re-pot plants
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Report signs of insect or disease damage
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)