nursery worker

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Wet/damp Hot Non-smoking Work setting Rural area Staff accommodation available Responsibilities Tasks Greenhouse cleaning Seed cutting Tie and secure plants Weeding Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants Mix and prepare soils Plant bulbs and seeds Pot and re-pot plants Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings Apply fertilizers Report signs of insect or disease damage Assist in grafting activities Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Clean work area Experience and specialization Type of product Deciduous trees Perennials Bedding plants Fruit trees Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges Seasonal plants Tropical plants Vegetables Equipment and machinery experience Mechanical cultivator Mechanical seeder Mechanical sprayer Light trucks Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Attention to detail Weight handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Reliability Team player Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

The role involves maintaining plants, lawns, and gardens through tasks such as weeding, watering, and pruning. Responsibilities also include greenhouse cleaning, soil preparation, and the application of fertilizers and insecticides.

Candidates should have between 1 and 2 years of experience and be able to handle physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 45 kg. No formal degree or diploma is required, but steel-toed safety boots are necessary.

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• Greenhouse Cleaning
• Seed Cutting
• Weeding
• Insecticide Application
• Pruning
• Soil Preparation
• Planting
• Potting
• Transplanting
• Fertilizing
• Grafting
• Watering
• Mechanical Cultivator Operation
• Mechanical Seeder Operation
• Mechanical Sprayer Operation
• Light Truck Operation

• Agriculture
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level