operator, horticultural greenhouse

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• 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.

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Work setting

• Greenhouse
• Horticulture and/or gardening

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
• Direct greenhouse and nursery operations
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Mixing fertilizer
• Organize greenhouse and nursery operations
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Control reported insect, disease and weed problems
• Determine type and quantity of stock to grow
• Establish and maintain required environment
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Order materials and stock
• Provide product care and other information and service to customers
• Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying
• Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Bedding plants

Type of crops

• Cucumbers
• Greenhouse tomatoes
• Herbs
• Onions
• Tomatoes
• Zucchinis

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Area of specialization

• Horticulture

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available