Nursery worker

Rocky Mountain Nursery in Abbotsford, BC is seeking a self-motivated Nursery worker. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and begin duties immediately. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment. Flexible availability required for: Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day.

Job Description

• The candidate must perform budding of trees.
• The candidate must clean crops effectively.
• The candidate must cut horticultural crops.
• The candidate must perform greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must guide growing shoots into optimal development positions.
• The candidate must harvest seedlings.
• The candidate must maintain and manage the growth of vines, vine canopy, and grapes.
• The candidate must mix fertilizers.
• The candidate must operate climate controls.
• The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
• The candidate must shear Christmas trees.
• The candidate must train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
• The candidate must perform weeding.
• The candidate must spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides.
• The candidate must assist in pruning 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 transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
• The candidate must apply fertilizers.
• The candidate must report signs of insect or disease damage.
• The candidate must assist in grafting activities.
• The candidate must dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs.
• The candidate must water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
• The candidate must clean work areas.
• The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• No experience required. The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Work Site Environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

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.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large workload.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

How to apply

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32905 King Road
Abbotsford , BC
V2S 7Z8