Company: DiversiTree Plants Inc.
Business information: DiversiTree Plants Inc. is a plant nursery located in Chilliwack, British Columbia. We specialize in growing high-quality shade trees, shrubs, conifers, and ornamental plants. Our diverse selection supports a wide range of landscaping and horticultural needs. We are committed to providing our customers with healthy, high-quality plants.
Business address: 49276 Yale Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H4
Location of work: 49276 Yale Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H4 and 5781 Unsworth Rd., BC Chilliwack, BC, V2R 3A3
Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Job duties:
Budding trees
Clean the crops
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
Greenhouse cleaning
Harvest seedlings
Mixing fertilizer
Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
Tie and secure plants
Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
Weeding
Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
Mix and prepare soils
Plant bulbs and seeds
Pot and re-pot plants
Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
Apply fertilizers
Report signs of insect or disease damage
Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Clean work area
Drive work truck to different locations
Requirements:
-Education: Some high school is required
-Experience: Experience is an asset. On-the-job training will be provided.
-Driver’s license is required
-Experience using chain saw, mechanical sprayer, and light trucks are a strong asset
-Must take direction and abide by safety rules
-Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive Tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods, Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling, Hand-eye coordination
-Personal Suitability: Client focus, Initiative, Accurate, Judgement, Effective interpersonal skills, Team player, Organized, Flexibility
-Work Site Environment: Cold/refrigerated, Wet/damp, Hot, Confined spaces, Odours
-Weight Handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
-Language: Basic level of English is required
Wage: $18.75 per hour. 40 – 50 Hours per week
Benefits: Accommodation provided at a discounted rate. Travel expenses paid by the employer if worker needs to relocate. Transportation to and from the work location is provided by the employer. A vehicle is provided for work-related matters only. Learning/training paid by the employer.
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Important Information: Regular schedule is from Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. However, flexibility in schedule is required, based on the business’ needs. Overtime is required. Weekend work may be required.