Nursery Worker

• Posted by : DM Nursery & Farms Ltd.

 March 17, 2023 - Expire after -381 days

• Job category : Agriculture & farms

         

Job Description

DM Nursery & Farms is an established and reputable nursery located in the beautiful city of Surrey, British Columbia. The ornamental plants and trees at our nursery provide a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in the horticultural industry. With ongoing training and development opportunities, you will be able to learn from experienced and knowledgeable team members. Besides offering a competitive salary and benefits package, we also offer employee discounts on plants and gardening supplies. Currently, we are hiring 15 Nursery Workers to join our team.

Job Description

Farm Name: DM Nursery & Farms Ltd.

Company Location: 30520, Landing Road, Abbotsford, BC, V4X 2B1

Title of Position: Nursery Worker
Number of positions: 15
Terms of employment: Full-time - Permanent; Year- round work 
Wages: $15.65 per hour 
Anticipated start date: As soon as possible 

Work Location: 30520, Landing Road, Abbotsford, BC, V4X 2B1

Job Responsibilities

• Plant annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees from plugs, bulbs, bare-root stock, and/or liners. Unpack the stock prior to planting.
• Prepare soil for potting and repotting. Spread topsoil, fertilizer, peat moss, and other materials to condition soil with wheelbarrows or carts and shovels.
• Put plants on carts and wagons, then in organized blocks on benches or hangers in greenhouses.
• Assist with propagation as required, including taking cuttings and insertion of plugs or cuttings into liners. 
• Loading and unloading plants for delivery to customers.
• Prepare orders for shipping, grading, packing, stacking, and wrapping plants. 
• Thinning and pruning ornamentals. 
• Plant, weed, cut, thin, shape, and fertilize shrubs with gardening tools.
• Maintain nursery equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
• Keep the work areas clean and in good condition.
• Clean leaves, debris, and spent blooms from potted plants before shipping.

Job Requirements

• No education and language requirements.
• No experience required; we will train.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment which may be physically demanding.
• Ability to work in various work environments e.g., wet, damp, dust and cold.

Benefits

• Accommodation will be provided at $30/week if required.
• Free transportation to workplace is available if required.

How to apply?

By Email: info.dmnurseryfarms@gmail.com

In Person: 30520, Landing Road, Abbotsford, BC, V4X 2B1

“We are equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace”