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Nursery Labourer
Posted on January 30, 2025
by KIKI NURSERY
Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
Job Sector:
Farm, Agriculture & Forestry
Term of Employment: Part-Time
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Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
Last Updated: 6 hours ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/british-columbia/ladysmith/183446213/nursery-labourer/
Job Description
Tasks
- Clean the crops
- 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
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Harvest seedlings
- Level earth to fine grade specifications
- Seed cutting
- Tie and secure plants
- Weeding
- Write daily basic progress reports
- 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
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Native plants
Landscaping experience
- Restoration and preservation projects
Equipment and machinery experience
- Chain saw
- Garden tractors
- Mechanical seeder
- Mechanical sprayer
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available
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
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team player