Horticulture labourer
- Milton, ON, L9E 0Z2, Canada
On-site
From $19 CAD / hour · Full-time · Temporary
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Job details
- Pay
- From $19 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time · Temporary
- Workplace
- On-site
- Apply by
- Working hours
- 63 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Location Milton, ONL9E 0Z2
- Work location On site
- Salary$19.00HOUR hourly / 63 hours per week
- Terms of employment Seasonal employmentFull time
- Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend
- Starts as early as 2027-03-23
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3681052
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Hot
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Level earth to fine grade specifications
- Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
- Seed cutting
- 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
- Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Coniferous trees
- Deciduous trees
- Ferns
- Native plants
- Perennials
- Bedding plants
- Berry bushes
- Bonsai plants
- Christmas trees
- Fruit trees
- Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
- Seasonal plants
- Tropical plants
- Vegetables
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Parking available