Gardener Jobs

A Gardener in the landscaping industry is responsible for plant cultivation and maintenance, design and installation of plant structures, and overall landscape management. Their tasks may include planting, pruning, mowing, fertilizing, and implementing pest and disease control measures. Gardeners are also commonly involved in designing garden layouts, installing hardscape features, and overseeing landscape construction projects. More advanced Gardeners may take on additional roles like irrigation system management, tree surgery, and conservation tasks. They may work on residential, commercial, or public properties.

Important skills for a Gardener include a strong knowledge of plant care, pest management, and soil science. Physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions are also necessary. Certification as a Professional Gardener or Landscape Technician can be beneficial, while an arborist certification or horticulture degree may be required for more specialized roles. Prior to becoming a Gardener, a person might gain experience in roles such as a Landscaping Laborer, Nursery Worker, or Horticulture Assistant.

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Job Description: Performing mulching, weeding, and landscape maintenance Mowing, pruning, and fertilizing plants Installing and maintaining irrigation systems Company Information: Sunflower Lawn Care...

Gardener - Full Time

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 14 days ago

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Greenskeeper Seasonal

  • Bretton Woods, NH
  • 5 hours ago
  • Bretton Woods, NH
  • 5 hours ago

Mow greens, tees, fairways, and rough. Rake bunkers. Weed-eat and push mow bunker faces. Set cups and move tee markers. Hand-water greens and tees. Help with irrigation repairs....

Greenskeeper (Part-Time)

  • Boynton Beach, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Boynton Beach, FL
  • 5 hours ago

Assists with landscaping activities for all property associated with the golf course; plants and maintains trees, shrubbery, potted plants, and flowerbeds; spreads mulch in appropriate areas; pulls...

Greenskeeper (Full-Time)

  • Boynton Beach, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Boynton Beach, FL
  • 5 hours ago

Assists with landscaping activities for all property associated with the golf course; plants and maintains trees, shrubbery, potted plants, and flowerbeds; spreads mulch in appropriate areas; pulls...

Greenskeeper/ Equipment Technician

  • Lansdowne, VA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lansdowne, VA
  • 12 hours ago

GREENSKEEPER / EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN Full -time salaried position starting at $18.00 / hour WHO WE ARE The Golf Club At Lansdowne is part of the Lansdowne Resort located in Leesburg Virginia. The...

Substitute Grounds Caretaker

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Maintains lawns, grounds, and other cultivated areas; prepares areas for planting by clearing, grading, fertilizing, and watering ground; prepares areas for flowerbeds by roto-tiling, weed oiling, and...

Gardener

  • Delta, BC
  • 1 day ago
  • Delta, BC
  • 1 day ago

GARDENER FULL TIME. Shrubs and bushes trimming, trees pruning.....

Full time Gardener/Handyman

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Need a full time Gardener/HandyMan You would be in charge of maintenance for a 1 acre property. Must know gardening and repairs. Be handy and able to fix various things. Must know sprinklers....

GARDENER to LIVE ON PROPERTY

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 1 day ago

Year Round full time Gardening and General Maintenance needed for Downtown Estate Maintain and Live on Manicured Historic Property. Must love Donkeys and Dogs, and Speak English....

Gardener/Ranch Hand wanted

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 1 day ago

We have gardens to weed and prune, weed whacking and maintaining riding arenas and work spaces. Must be able to take direction well. Must have own transportation and speak english....

Gardener

  • Middleburg, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Middleburg, VA
  • 1 day ago

Regularly mow lawns, trim hedges, and prune trees and shrubs to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance. Weed removal and control to ensure a weed-free garden area....

Gardener Caretaker

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles ("HACLA") is currently accepting applications for the organization's Gardener Caretaker position....

Assistant Nursery Grower

  • Hawthorne, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Hawthorne, FL
  • 1 day ago

Manage spacing, pruning, and pinching to ensure plant health and optimal quality for shipments. Receive liner trays from propagation and assist in chemical preparations and treatments....

Seasonal Greenskeeper

  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 1 day ago

On the job: Maintains golf course by mowing, trimming, top dressing, treating turf, maintenance of bunkers, hole changing, hedge trimming and general maintenance Operate golf course equipment Mows greens...

Gardener Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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School gardens for future citizens
Help primary and secondary teachers from schools around the world to improve their skills in the design and management of school gardens. The objective of this course is to help primary and...
Yoga for gardeners
What you'll learn:How to stay as injury free as possible while gardeningHow the spiritual tenets or yamas of yoga- particularly Ahimsa /non-violence, Satya /being true to yourself, and...
The 3-Hour Garden #1 Establishing The Garden
In the 3-HOUR Garden online course #1 and #2, you can get to know Barnabas's gardening tricks of bio-intensive vegetable cultivation in the smallest details. Thanks to the format of the courses,...

Salary for Gardener Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLandscaping research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Gardener positions.



Highest Education Level

Gardeners offer the following education background
High School or GED
31.9%
Bachelor's Degree
30.4%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.8%
Master's Degree
6.9%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
2.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Gardeners
1-2 years
39.9%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
None
17.0%
4-6 years
3.5%
10+ years
3.2%
2-4 years
0.8%


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