Nurseryperson

Li Gardens Ltd is an Auckland based company. We are now looking for multiple experienced nurseypersons to join us. This is a full time role with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Propagate and cultivate trees shrubs and ornamental and flowering plants in plant nurseries.

Tasks Include:

• Preparing potting media and containers before planting
• Selecting seeds bulbs and cuttings and planting them in beds lawn areas and tubs
• Budding and grafting vegetative material onto rootstock
• Watering plants manually and controlling automatic watering operations
• Applying pesticides to control pests diseases weeds and nutritional and environmental plant disorders
• Keeping records of soil mixtures planting treatments losses and yields
• Selecting plants and packaging them for presentation and delivery

The successful candidate must have:

• At least one year relevant work experience OR NZ Level 4 or above relevant qualification.
• Good work attitude and good communication skills
• Strong motivation
• Physical fitness and could handle the heavy workload
• Quality workmanship and eye for detail
• Strong dedication to health and workplace safety
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with other team members.
• Strong ability to work independently