Nursery labourer
Sheridan Nurseries
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- Floriculture production
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Hot
- Dusty
Work setting
- Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Clean the crops
- Cut horticultural crops
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Harvest seedlings
- Weeding
- Pot and re-pot plants
- Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
- Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Coniferous trees
- Deciduous trees
- Ferns
- Native plants
- Perennials
- Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
- Seasonal plants
- Tropical plants
- Vegetables
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- 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
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
- Tight deadlines
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team player
- Flexibility
- Judgement
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Date Posted: November 20, 2024
- Location: Georgetown,, ON
- Schedule: Full time
- Job Experience: Will train
- Salary: $17.20 hourly for 44 hours per week
- Job Experience: Will train
