Garden and Nursery Labourers

What the job involves

• Loading, unloading and moving garden supplies and equipment
• Preparing garden sites and plots using hand tools and machines
• Assisting with planting and transplanting flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns
• Maintaining gardens by watering, weeding and mowing lawns
• Cleaning gardens and removing rubbish
• Assisting with propagating, planting and potting seeds, bulbs and cuttings
• Tending plants by hand watering and weeding
• Adjusting mist irrigation systems, shade and ventilation
• Harvesting and packaging plants for sale and transport

Key values of workers in Garden and Nursery Labourers

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Garden and Nursery Labourers

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.