Greenhouse Worker

Employer: Vander Hoeven Greenhouses Ltd.

Location: St. Catharines, Ontario

Salary: $17.95 hourly

Languages: English Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset Work site environment: Floriculture production. Outdoors. Confined spaces. Wet/damp. Odours. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking Work setting: Rural area Tasks: Clean the crops. Cut horticultural crops. Greenhouse cleaning. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. Mix and prepare soils. Plant bulbs and seeds. Pot and re-pot plants. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Apply fertilizers. Report signs of insect or disease damage. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Travel expenses not paid by employer. Public transportation is not available Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handli