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Responsibilities Tasks Clean the crops Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination Cut horticultural crops Greenhouse cleaning Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions Harvest seedlings Level earth to fine grade specifications Mixing fertilizer Operate climate controls Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts Seed cutting Tie and secure plants Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality Weeding Write daily basic progress reports Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides Plant bulbs and seeds Pot and re-pot plants Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings Apply fertilizers Report signs of insect or disease damage Clean work area Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas Experience and specialization Type of product Ferns Perennials Bedding plants Hydroponic horticultural products Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges Seasonal plants Tropical plants Vegetables Type of crops Bell peppers Greenhouse tomatoes Herbs Onions Tomatoes Equipment and machinery experience Chain saw Forklift Irrigation pumps and equipment Mechanical cultivator Mechanical sprayer Languages English and Spanish Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 3 years to less than 5 years Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Combination of sitting, standing, walking Work under pressure Tight deadlines Walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Wage 17.98 hourly 1 vacancy How to apply