Equipment and Machinery Experience
Garden tractors
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Work Setting
Greenhouse
Type of Product
Vegetables
Tropical plants
Seasonal plants
Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
Fruit trees
Bedding plants
Berry bushes
Specific Skills
Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
Report signs of insect or disease damage
Pot and re-pot plants
Plant bulbs and seeds
Operate climate controls
Mix and prepare soils
Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
Apply fertilizers
Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Clean work area
Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves
Work Site Environment
Outdoors
Wet/damp
Hot
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation
Valid driver’s licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills
Team player
Client focus
Reliability
Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills
Mixing fertilizer
Weeding
Greenhouse cleaning
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Experience an asset
Number of Vacancies: 4
Wages: $12.95 to $14.00 hourly (to be negotiated)