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Location
Oakville, ONL6J 7T9
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Work location
On site
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Salary$20.20HOUR hourly / 30 hours per week
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Terms of employment
Seasonal employmentFull time
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Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible hours
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Starts as soon as possible
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Benefits:
Other benefits
- vacancies
2 vacancies
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Job Bank
#3690428
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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Wet/damp
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Odours
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Hot
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Non-smoking
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Budding trees
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Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
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Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
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Cut horticultural crops
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Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening
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Greenhouse cleaning
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Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
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Hand harvesting vegetables
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Harvest seedlings
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Level earth to fine grade specifications
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Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
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Mixing fertilizer
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Operate climate controls
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Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
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Seed cutting
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Tie and secure plants
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Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
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Weeding
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Write daily basic progress reports
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Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
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Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
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Mix and prepare soils
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Plant bulbs and seeds
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Pot and re-pot plants
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Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
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Apply fertilizers
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Report signs of insect or disease damage
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Assist in grafting activities
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Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
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Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Experience and specialization
Type of product
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Perennials
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Bedding plants
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Cut flowers
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Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
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Seasonal plants
Technical experience
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Warehouse and storage facilities
Equipment and machinery experience
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Chain saw
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Forklift
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Garden tractors
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Irrigation pumps and equipment
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Mechanical sprayer
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Light trucks
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driver's validity licence check
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Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Repetitive tasks
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Attention to detail
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Gloves
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Reliability
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Team player
Benefits
Other benefits
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Transportation provided by employer
