Horticultural Technician

3 months ago


Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Mar-John's Nursery Ltd. Full time
Position Overview

Mar-John's Nursery Ltd. is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Nursery Worker. This position involves a variety of tasks essential for the growth and maintenance of plants in a nursery setting.

Education Requirements
  • No formal degree, certificate, or diploma is required.
Work Environment

The work will primarily take place in a rural area, with staff accommodation available. The environment includes:

  • Floriculture production
  • Horticultural field crops
  • Nursery - horticulture
Key Responsibilities

As a Nursery Worker, your duties will include:

  • Cutting horticultural crops
  • Mixing fertilizers
  • Weeding and maintaining plant health
  • Applying insecticides and fungicides
  • Assisting in the pruning of trees, shrubs, and plants
  • Preparing and mixing soils
  • Planting bulbs and seeds
  • Potting and repotting plants
  • Transplanting seedlings or rooted cuttings
  • Applying fertilizers as needed
  • Monitoring for signs of insect or disease damage
  • Handling rootballs of trees and shrubs
  • Watering and caring for plants, lawns, and gardens
  • Maintaining a clean work area
  • Operating and maintaining harvesting and cultivating equipment
Product Types

The nursery specializes in:

  • Coniferous trees
  • Deciduous trees
  • Native plants
  • Perennials
  • Berry bushes
  • Fruit trees
  • Ornamental trees, shrubs, and hedges
  • Seasonal plants
Physical Requirements

This role is physically demanding and may involve:

  • Handling heavy loads
Personal Attributes

We are looking for team players who can contribute positively to our work environment.

Experience

While experience is considered an asset, it is not mandatory. This is a seasonal position with working hours ranging from 40 to 60 hours per week. The primary language of work is English.