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Orchard Park Growers Ltd.
Job summary
Assist in the cultivation of bedding, seasonal, and tropical plants through pruning, planting, and potting. Maintain the health of plants by watering and reporting signs of insect or disease damage.
Job details
Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Floriculture production At heights Wet/damp Hot Non-smoking Work setting Rural area Responsibilities Tasks Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants Plant bulbs and seeds 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 Experience and specialization Type of product Bedding plants Seasonal plants Tropical plants Additional information Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Weight handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs) Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Reliability Team player
What you’ll do
Assist in the cultivation of bedding, seasonal, and tropical plants through pruning, planting, and potting. Maintain the health of plants by watering and reporting signs of insect or disease damage.
Requirements
No formal degree or experience is required, though experience is considered an asset. Candidates must be physically capable of handling heavy loads and working in a fast-paced, rural greenhouse environment.
Listed skills
- Attention to detail · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Pruning
- Planting
- Potting
- Transplanting
- Pest and Disease Identification
- Watering
- Gardening
- Attention to Detail
- Hand-eye Coordination
- Heavy Lifting
Job areas
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Trades
