Full job description

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Type of Product

Hydroponic horticultural products

Type of Crops

Herbs

Greenhouse vegetables

Specific Skills

Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings

Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides

Report signs of insect or disease damage

Pot and re-pot plants

Plant bulbs and seeds

Operate climate controls

Mix and prepare soils

Assist in grafting activities

Apply fertilizers

Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

Clean work area

Specific Skills - Field Crops

Hand harvesting vegetables

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Repetitive tasks

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Attention to detail

Hand-eye co-ordination

Standing for extended periods

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Overtime required

Work Location Information

Remote location

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills

Team player

Client focus

Reliability

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Brush collecting

Cleaning crop

Clipping

Mixing fertilizer

Weeding

Seed cutting

Greenhouse cleaning

Lowering