Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Clipping; Deleafing; Mixing fertilizer; Suckering; Tying; Weeding; Shoot positioning; Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Organized

Automated Systems Experience Automated irrigation system

Work Location Information Rural area; Staff accommodation available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Overtime required

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Wet/damp; Noisy; Dusty; Hot

Type of Farm Operations Viticulture

Equipment and Machinery Experience Tractor; Sprayer or duster; Farm truck

Specific Skills

Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops; Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; Harvest crops; Fertilize and spray crops; Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry; Write daily basic progress reports

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English