Nursery labourer
Artistic Landscaping is a full-service landscape construction company. We have built a lasting reputation for exceptional creativity and innovation. We take great pride in the quality of our work and the working relationships we build with each of our clients. We custom design plans for your property or project that can be completed in phases or all at once. All of our project as completed with in house staff and our design staff work together on the site. This ensures attention to detail and a superior finished result. Our retail outlets carry unique garden products from all over the world.
We are currently seeking to hire (4) Nursery/ Greenhouse workers
Benefit: 2 weeks annual vacation
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: 426 Albert St, Waterloo, ON N2L 3V3
Details of this position:
• Monday to Friday, with some weekend work during busy season
• Permanent, Full time
• 40 hours a week Minimum
• $17.60/hour
• Housing available
Requirements of this position:
- Assist with preparing planting areas and containers by loosening, amending, and conditioning soil to support healthy plant growth.
- Support the propagation of plants by placing seeds, bulbs, and cuttings into growing media and assisting with plant joining and transplanting activities as required.
- Observe crops and plants on a regular basis to identify signs of stress, pests, disease, or nutrient deficiencies and report concerns to supervisors.
- Apply approved plant protection treatments and fertilizers under supervision to support plant health and prevent pest or disease issues.
- Set up, adjust, and monitor irrigation systems in greenhouse and outdoor growing areas to ensure consistent and adequate watering.
- Assist with lifting, moving, pruning, and relocating trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plant materials for landscaping projects or retail preparation.
- Operate and maintain basic nursery and landscaping tools, equipment, and machinery, including tractors and powered equipment, following safety procedures.
- Help organize plant stock, supplies, and materials, and assist with inventory tracking and restocking as required.
- Provide courteous assistance to customers by sharing general information on plant care, gardening tools, and product usage when assigned to retail areas.
- Maintain clean, safe, and orderly workspaces by removing debris, sanitizing tools, and following workplace health and safety standards.
What will you need?
• At least 12 months experience working in nursery/greenhouse labour experience;
• Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks;
• Handling heavy loads up to 50 pounds;
• Physically demanding;
• Hand-eye co-ordination;
• Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Location & Environment Information
Rural Area, outdoors/indoor, Noisy, dusty, Hot/Cold weather
We are excited to have you join our team! Apply now to jobs@artisticland.com