Greenhouse Labourer

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Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Hot

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

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

Type of product

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

Equipment and machinery experience

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

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on
• call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits