Kool Breeze Farms

Summerside, PE

Kool Breeze Farms

Summerside, PE

horticulture worker

Summerside, PE (view on map)

Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 48 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience
Work site environment
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
Tasks
• Clean the crops
• Cut horticultural crops
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Operate climate controls
• 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
Type of product
• Coniferous trees
• Deciduous trees
• Native plants
• Perennials
• Fruit trees
• Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
• Seasonal plants
Equipment and machinery experience
• Forklift
Security and safety
• Bondable
Transportation/travel information
• Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• 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
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Employment terms options
• Day
• Weekend