SMSC Public Works is looking for interns to gain hands-on experience in horticulture, contributing to the maintenance and beautification of their plant environments while developing professional skills.
Requirements
- Basic level skills in word-processing, spreadsheets, or other tools standard to the department/team to which assigned.
- Moderate computer skills
Responsibilities
- Greenhouse propagation
- Interior plant care
- Landscape maintenance
- Planting
- Pruning
- Mulching
- Identifying pests and diseases
Other
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program pertinent to the department/team to which assigned.
- Demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative, team environment.
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
- Physical work in full sun doesn’t intimidate you
- Can confidently lift up to 50 lbs.
