Nursery Labourer

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Wet/damp. Odours. Hot. Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Budding trees. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas. Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination. Cut horticultural crops. Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening . Greenhouse cleaning. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Hand harvesting vegetables. Harvest seedlings. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes. Mixing fertilizer. Operate climate controls. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Seed cutting. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. 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. Type of product: Perennials. Bedding plants. Cut flowers. Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges. Seasonal plants. Technical experience: Warehouse and storage facilities. Equipment and machinery experience: Chain saw. Forklift. Garden tractors. Irrigation pumps and equipment. Mechanical sprayer. Light trucks. Security and safety: Driver's validity licence check. Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Drive manual transmission vehicle. 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. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Client focus. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Transportation provided by employer.