Nursery Worker

Employer: Maple Leaf Nursery

Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia

Salary: $18.25 hourly

Languages: English Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: No experience (will train) Work site environment: Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot Work setting: Staff accommodation provided Tasks: Budding trees. Clean the crops. Mixing fertilizer. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Weeding. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. Mix and prepare soils. Pot and re-pot plants. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Apply fertilizers. Report signs of insect or disease damage. Assist in grafting activities. Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Financial benefits: Bonus