Greenhouse labourer

Dutch Growers Home and Garden - Regina; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Job summary

Dutch Growers Home and Garden in Regina, SK is seeking workers for outdoor greenhouse duties. The role involves cleaning, soil prep, fertilizing, irrigation, pruning, transplanting, and pest control in a wet/damp outdoor environment.

The position requires physical stamina and the ability to work on-site with no remote option. Experience is an asset; a valid driver's license is preferred for local distribution. Health and insurance benefits are provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Outdoor greenhouse tasks and physical work are required.
• Experience an asset; willingness to learn on the job.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Greenhouse cleaning.
• Mixing fertilizer and preparing soils.
• Tie and secure plants.
• Weeding and pruning trees, shrubs and plants.
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides.
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens.
• Report signs of insect or disease damage.
• Pot and re-pot plants and transplant seedlings.

Skills

Adaptability

Team player

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Forklift

Garden tractors

Irrigation pumps and equipment

Light trucks

Job description

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

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Hot

WORK SETTING

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Greenhouse cleaning
• Mixing fertilizer
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Mix and prepare soils
• 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

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TYPE OF PRODUCT

• Perennials
• Bedding plants
• Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Forklift
• Garden tractors
• Irrigation pumps and equipment
• Light trucks

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Health care plan

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Group insurance benefits