Greenhouse Worker Crew Chief

3 months ago


Digby, Canada Driftwood Greenhouse Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
- Non-smoking
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
**Tasks**:

- Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
- Report signs of insect or disease damage
- Pot and re-pot plants
- Plant bulbs and seeds
- Operate climate controls
- Mix and prepare soils
- Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Clean work area
**Type of product**:

- Vegetables
- Garden tractors
- Bedding plants
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Chain saw
- Light trucks
- Irrigation pumps and equipment
**Security and safety**:

- Driver's validity licence check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Travel expenses not paid by employer
- Public transportation is not available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
- Repetitive tasks
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Overtime required
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Team player
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability