Nursery (byouho) Worker
びょうほさぎょうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Agricultural worker who grows seedlings of trees and plants and manages their growth in appropriate environments.
Description
Nursery workers are specialists who raise seedlings of trees and vegetables in hotbeds or seedling houses. They perform soil preparation, sowing, irrigation, fertilizer application, thinning, transplanting, pest control, and other tasks, managing the seedlings to grow healthily. They operate environmental control equipment, detect and address pests and diseases early, conduct quality inspections, produce seedlings that meet shipping standards, and supply them to farms, horticultural facilities, landscaping companies, and more.
Future Outlook
Increasing demand for urban greening and garden design, and expansion of sapling demand due to the sixth industrialization are expected, while automation and mechanization will increase the need for versatile workers and those with specialized knowledge.
Personality Traits
Excellent Observation Skills / Interested in Natural Environments / Patient / Polite and Courteous
Work Style
Contract Employee / Early Morning Shifts / Full-time Employee / Outdoor Work / Part-time / Seasonal Fluctuations
Career Path
Nursery Worker → Horticulture Worker → Field Manager → Horticulture Technician → Landscaping Consultant
Required Skills
Environmental Control / Fertilization Management / Irrigation Management / Pest and Disease Control / Soil Preparation / Sowing / Transplanting
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance / Field Management / Greenhouse Management / Pesticide Application / Quality Inspection
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is needed to not miss subtle changes in seedlings. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to continuously learn specialized knowledge such as plant growth management and pest and disease control. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of standing work and heavy labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is not particularly emphasized. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Reliable execution of procedures is required more than high creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not necessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Horticultural Decoration Technician
- Landscaping Construction Management Technician
Aliases
- Seedling Grower
- Tree Seedling Cultivator
Related Jobs
- Field Manager
- Horticulture Worker
- Landscaping Worker
- Seedling Manager