nursery labourer

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet / damp
• Cold / refrigerated

Tasks

• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Mix and prepare soils
• Plant bulbs and seeds
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Apply fertilizers
• Report signs of insect or disease damage
• Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
• Clean work area

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 32 to 40 hours per week