greenhouse worker

Orchard Park Growers Ltd.; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Park Growers Ltd. in St. Catharines seeks a hands-on horticulture worker to prune trees and shrubs, plant bulbs and seeds, pot plants, and transplant seedlings at the farm site.

This on-site role requires stamina for a fast-paced outdoor environment, attention to detail, and the ability to work with bedding, seasonal and tropical plants in a rural setting.

Qualifications

• No formal education required or degree not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• 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

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

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

• Floriculture production
• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Hot
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Bedding plants
• Seasonal plants
• Tropical plants

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loadsPhysically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player