D&G Nursery Ltd., located at Abbotsford, BC V4X 2P2. The company is currently seeking applications for the Nursery Worker role. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and assume their responsibilities as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The timings of shifts may be Day or Morning.
Employer Name: D&G Nursery Ltd.
Position: Nursery worker
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $19.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Abbotsford, BC V4X 2P2
Also hiring: RN (registered nurse)
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for budding trees.
- The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.
- The candidate must mix fertilizer.
- The candidate will be responsible for operating climate control systems.
- The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
- The candidate must assist in the pruning of trees, shrubs, and plants.
- The candidate must mix and prepare soils.
- The candidate must plant bulbs and seeds.
- The candidate must pot and re-pot plants.
- The candidate must be able to transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
- The candidate must apply fertilizers.
- The candidate must report any signs of insect or disease damage.
- The candidate must assist in grafting activities.
- The candidate must dig up the wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs.
- The candidate must water and care for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
- The candidate must clean the work area.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- The products include coniferous trees, deciduous trees, ferns, and seasonal plants.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in positions that require bending, crouching, and kneeling.
- The candidate must manage a large workload.
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
Benefits
- The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.
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