Horticulture Worker

Job Location: Laguna Channel Road Rush Co. Dublin K56 Y768

Total Number of Positions For This Job: 10

Hours per week: 39

As a horticultural worker at Laguna nurseries ltd you will perform tasks to cultivate, maintain, and harvest plants, crops, and trees.

Planting and Propagation: Sowing seeds, planting bulbs, taking cuttings, grafting, or transplanting seedlings and plants.

Crop Maintenance: Watering, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, and mulching to promote healthy growth.

Pest and Disease Control: Monitoring plants for pests or diseases, applying pesticides or organic treatments, and removing affected plants.

Soil Preparation: Testing and amending soil, tilling, and preparing beds for planting.

Harvesting: Picking fruits, vegetables, flowers, or other crops at optimal times, ensuring quality and minimal damage.

Equipment Operation: Using and maintaining tools like shovels, pruners, sprayers, or machinery such as tractors or mowers.

Key Requirements

• Physical Fitness: Ability to perform labour-intensive tasks like lifting, bending, and standing for long periods, often outdoors in varying weather.
• Plant Knowledge: Basic understanding of plant care, growth cycles, and identification; familiarity with common pests and diseases.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with tools (e.g., pruners, shovels) and equipment (e.g., mowers, sprayers); ability to maintain and operate them safely.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in tasks like pruning, planting, or applying treatments to ensure plant health and quality.
• Safety Awareness: Knowledge of safe handling of chemicals (e.g., pesticides, fertilizers) and adherence to workplace safety protocols.
• Teamwork and Communication: Ability to work collaboratively, follow instructions.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to handle seasonal tasks or changing priorities, such as harvesting or preparing for weather shifts.
• Education/Training: Vocational training in horticulture, botany, or agriculture is preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in gardening, farming, or landscaping is essential.