This is your opportunity to join an expanding fruit and nut tree nursery. We are looking for an enthusiastic trainee with a genuine love of horticulture. All training will be provided and the ideal person will be offered fulltime employment upon completion of the traineeship.
Key Duties:
· assisting with vegetative propagation, grafting, cuttings etc
· prepare potting mixes using hand tools or machines
· assist in planting seeds and cuttings
· load, unload and move plants and materials
· tend plants by hand watering and hand weeding
· prepare and package plants for sale or transport
· assist in general cleaning and maintenance of plant nurseries.
The successful applicant will be required to work under the supervision of a horticultural tradesperson. The work is carried out outside and in greenhouses, often in a team or without supervision.
Personal Requirements:
· able to undertake manual and sometimes heavy work
· observant and methodical
· good oral and written communication skills
· interested in outdoors work
· enjoy working in teams
Applicants with previous experience in vegetative propagation will be highly considered. Experience in the key duties above is desirable.
Commencement date: ASAP
Please reply by going to the contact us page and enter Nursery Traineeship in the subject heading.
Written application to Daley's Fruit Tree Nursery, P O Box 154, Kyogle NSW 2474
We are highly selective in who we employ, so if you think you have got what we require and want to be part of a a friendly, growing and supportive workplace we would love to hear from you.
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