Greenhouse Nursery Worker – Weekend Watering Assistant

Job description

Position Title: Greenhouse Nursery Worker – Weekend Watering Assistant

Organization: Jplant

Location: Napanee, Ontario

Contract Duration: ASAP - Oct/Nov

Hours: 16-20 hours per week

Wage: $18 per hour

Jplant is a propagation nursery located just north of the 401 in Napanee, Ontario. We propagate, grow, sell, and ship small plants in select Canadian provinces. The types of plants we raise generally include perennials, ornamental grasses, flowering shrubs, fruit-bearing shrubs, and bamboo. We make all sales online and ship to clients thus there is no public customer relations on site.

We are currently seeking an individual to join our team part-time to water and maintain our plants over the weekend. The successful candidate will be responsible to assess and monitor all plants in the nursery over the weekend and make sure all are properly watered through hand watering and irrigation. Typically, shifts will be about 4-5 hours each day depending on the weather. All training will be provided, however existing knowledge of plants, watering experience, and the ability to follow instructions is an asset.

The ideal candidate will also be able to work Mondays to assist with our weekly shipping and Fridays for additional watering training. There is some flexibility on hours required on these days.

While this position is seasonal and part-time, the candidate would be able to return next season. There may also be possibilities for full-time extension based on the individual’s performance and the future needs of the company.

Job Description

• Work with a small nursery team
• Assess and monitor plants on weekend
• Hand water as needed
• Assist shipping days
• Pruning
• Weeding

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in horticulture or a related field is an asset
• Responsible and able to work independently
• Organized and strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a small team
• Able to complete tasks efficiently and on schedule
• Able to understand and follow directions exactly as given
• Attention to detail
• Health and Safety mindfulness
• Valid G class drivers license (or able to arrange reliable transportation to the nursery)
• Fitness: A variety of tasks require workers to stay in one position over long periods of time: standing, kneeling, sitting. Able to safely lift 40lbs on occasion, and possibly participate in small construction projects.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot summer weather and rain.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Brendan at info@jplant.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Seasonal, Part-time

Contract length: 8 months

Salary: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 9 months

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Greater Napanee, ON K7R 3L1 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Greater Napanee, ON K7R 3L1: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person