Nursery Worker Jobs in Pickering, ON
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Pickering, ON
nursery worker
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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot. Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. 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. 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. 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. Screening questions: 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)?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
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