Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Cleaning crop; Clipping; Weeding; Greenhouse cleaning

Personal Suitability Team player; Reliability

Work Location Information Rural area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Public transportation is not available

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Wet/damp; Hot; Non-smoking

Type of Crops Greenhouse vegetables

Type of Farm Operations Floriculture production

Type of Product

Vegetables; Seasonal plants; Bedding plants; Ferns

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs); Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Specific Skills - Field Crops Hand harvesting vegetables

Specific Skills

Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings; Report signs of insect or disease damage; Pot and re-pot plants; Plant bulbs and seeds; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens; Clean work area

Experience No experience

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English