Greenhouse Worker

  • Spruce Grove
  • The Big Greenhouse Ltd

Work Term: Seasonal

  • Work Language: English

  • Hours: 40 to 48 hours per week

  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

  • Experience: Experience an asset Work site environment :

  • Floriculture production

  • Outdoors

  • Wet/damp

  • Hot

  • Non-smoking Tasks :

  • Greenhouse cleaning

  • Mixing fertilizer

  • Weeding

  • 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

  • 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 :

  • Coniferous trees

  • Deciduous trees

  • Ferns

  • Native plants

  • Perennials

  • Bedding plants

  • Seasonal plants

  • Tropical plants Equipment and machinery experience :

  • Irrigation pumps and equipment

  • Mechanical sprayer 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 Weight handling :

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Personal suitability :

  • Reliability

  • Team player Screening questions :

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?