Nursery Person

Our Client, Sandhu & Chouhan Produce is seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Person to join our established horticultural farming operation in Bucca, NSW.

Tasks Include:

· Prepare soil and growing areas, including applying fertilisers and organic matter and maintaining appropriate drainage.

· Select and plant suitable seeds, seedlings, bulbs and cuttings in growing beds and containers.

· Prepare potting media, growing beds and containers for planting.

· Plant crops at appropriate spacing and depth and undertake ongoing plant maintenance.

· Carry out pruning, de-budding, tipping and other plant maintenance activities.

· Perform plant propagation activities, including grafting plants onto suitable rootstock where required.

· Operate and monitor irrigation systems to maintain appropriate water levels for plant growth.

· Monitor plants for pests, diseases, weeds and other health issues and undertake appropriate treatment and control measures.

· Apply fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides safely and in accordance with workplace procedures.

· Maintain records relating to planting, soil mixtures, treatments, plant losses and crop yields.

· Maintain nursery and growing areas in a clean, safe and productive condition.

Qualifications and Skills:

· Diploma-level qualification in Horticulture or a relevant field.

· Minimum 2 year of relevant full-time experience as a Nursery Person or in a closely related horticultural role.

· Good knowledge of plant propagation, establishment and maintenance.

· Practical knowledge of irrigation, fertilisation, pest and disease control.

· Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

· Good attention to detail and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

· Commitment to safe and environmentally responsible horticultural practices.