Greenhouse worker

Hickey’s Greenhouses & Nursery Ltd. based in 1128B main Rd., Dunville, NL A0B 1S0 is looking suitable candidates for the position of Greenhouse worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift schedules have yet to be determined.

Employer Name: Hickey’s Greenhouses & Nursery Ltd.
Position: Greenhouse worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $13.50 hourly for 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 1128B main Rd., Dunville, NL A0B 1S0

Type of Product: Vegetables, Bedding plants, Coniferous trees, Deciduous trees, Perennials

Job Description

  • The candidate would be in charge of watering and caring for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
  • The candidate would be in charge of assisting with the pruning of trees, shrubs, and plants.
  • The candidate will be required to clean work area.
  • The candidates would be in charge of reporting any signs of insect or disease damage.
  • The candidate would be in charge of potting and re-potting plants
  • The candidate would be responsible for applying fertilizers.
  • The candidate would be in charge of transplanting seedlings or rooted cuttings.
  • The candidate would be in charge of planting bulbs and seeds.
  • The candidate would be responsible for protecting plants from weeds and pests by taking appropriate actions like spraying pesticides etc.
  • The candidate will be required to monitor irrigation and soil moisture as per crop requirements.
  • The candidate would be responsible for monitoring plants for healthy growth and potential weed, insect, disease, and fertilizer problems in greenhouse crops.
  • The candidate will be required to inspect already planted crops to ensure that they are growing properly and address any prevailing issues.
  • The candidate will be responsible for positioning and controlling greenhouse and outdoor irrigation systems in order to water plants and fields.
  • The candidate will be required to keep an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English Language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • Previous experience in the farming industry is not mandatory.
  • Knowledge of farming best practices would be an added advantage.
  • The candidate should have good communication skill.
  • The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
  • The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • The candidate should have good decision making and problem solving skills.
  • The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.
  • The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.
  • The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty and hot or cold environments.
  • Work places are completely smoke free.
  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to handling heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for extended period.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

  • The candidate will be required to do harvesting of seedlings.
  • The candidate would be responsible for cleaning crops
  • The candidate should need to do regular clipping activities for plants.
  • The candidate will be required to perform regular green house cleaning activity.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

In person

1128B main Rd.
Dunville, NL
A0B 1S0 Between 08:00 AM and 05:30 PM

By phone

709-227-5054 Between 08:00 AM and 05:00 PM

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