Horticulturist/Grower
About this job
A local busy berry farm is seeking a full time horticulturist. Duties include: * Performing general maintenance as required on tunnel houses irrigation systems, vehicles and equipment. * Lead picking teams during harvest under the direction of the head grower * Tractor work * Crop work * General farm maintenance.
Job Requirements
The following skills would beneficial: * Horticultural experience * Knowledge and experience at building and fixing things with a practical mind-set * Experience using farm tools and vehicles, * Physical fitness, and strong work ethic, * Flexibility with large hours during summer harvest, most annual leave to be taken between planting and harvest. * Willingness to learn new things as quickly and effectively as possible. * Knowledge of irrigation systems and ability to maintain them, * Leadership skills
- Days of work
- Full time with with larger hours during summer harvest (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- To be discussed
- Job Category
- Garden and Nursery Labourers
- Career Level
- Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
- Driver Licence
- Restricted, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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