Greenhouse Technician-greenhouses

2 weeks ago

Lincoln, Canada Westbrook Floral Ltd. Full time

**_Westbrook Greenhouses, _**_located in Beamsville, Ontario is a leading North American grower and distributor of potted plants. We use an effective combination of human resources and mechanical automation to increase efficiency and reduce our impact on the environment. We’re passionate about enriching people’s lives every day through the beauty of plants._

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The Greenhouse Technician will be involved in all aspects of greenhouse production and propagation. This position will assist the Grower and Propagation Manager, and Operations Director with propagation, crop care, crop movement and production activities, including some minor maintenance tasks.

This job is being advertised as a result of an existing vacancy.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Maintains detailed documentation of pesticides applied;
- Operates spray booms and greenhouse automation machines safely and effectively, troubleshooting issues and performing minor maintenance activities as required;
- Calibrates spray equipment and sensors as required;
- Runs potting and tray filling machines as required;
- Performs spacing/moving, sticking, potting and transplanting activities throughout the greenhouse as required;
- Works in compliance with company policies/procedures and all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements;
- Works in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and follows company safety rules;
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Minimum 3 years’ greenhouse experience or horticulture diploma/degree and 1 year greenhouse experience;
- Grower Pesticide Safety Certification (or willing to obtain);
- Knowledge of greenhouse environmental control systems (preferably Argus) an asset.

**SKILLS & COMPETENCIES**
- Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to work independently;
- Able to work in a professional and cooperative manner with co-workers and management;
- Team attitude and willingness to seek guidance and collaborate to solve problems on a daily basis;
- Good communication skills;
- General knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook);
- Flexibility to work additional hours as required.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Ability to stand 8+ hours per day;
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs occasionally;
- Ability to push 50-100 lbs frequently;
- Working in a cool/ warm, humid indoor environment with moderate noise level and around moving
- Machinery;
- Available to work after hours and rotating Saturdays as required (overtime hours are paid);
- Must wear steel toe safety shoes/boots.
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

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