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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Landscape Gardener- Part Time Seasonal

  • Exeter, NH
  • 13 days ago
  • Exeter, NH
  • 13 days ago

skills including: Identifying plants Weeding garden beds Removing spent flowers and foliage from perennials, annuals & bulbs Dividing spring, summer, and fall-blooming perennials as necessary Pruning...

Greenkeeper (FT)

  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • moments ago
  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • moments ago

The Greenkeeper will be responsible for the care and upkeep of the Rancho Santa Fe Association Golf Course. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Mowing of all course areas Raking bunkers Maintenance...

Grounds Caretaker

  • Blue Lake, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Blue Lake, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel POSITION DESCRIPTION MANAGEMENT RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE JOB DESCRIPTION AS DEEMED NECESSARY Job Title: Grounds Caretaker Department: Facilities - Landscaping Reports...

Landscape Gardener

  • Edwards, CO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Edwards, CO
  • 4 hours ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Weed and mulch flower beds and garden areas Prune, deadhead, and maintain shrubs, flowers, and trees Help with seasonal planting and landscaping projects Assist...

Assistant Gardener

  • Steamboat Springs, CO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Steamboat Springs, CO
  • 4 hours ago

GENERAL PURPOSE The Assistant Gardener performs the tasks and responsibilities to support the horticulture staff in a public garden....

Part-Time Greenskeeper

  • Lexington, NC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lexington, NC
  • 4 hours ago

Part-Time Greenskeeper Type: Part Time Salary/Pay Rate: $11 - $13 per hour Posted Date: 04/25/2025 4:17 PM Deadline to Apply: 05/16/2025 The performs responsible semiskilled work in the...

Dog Sitter/driver/gardener and general household help

  • North Stonington, CT
  • 4 hours ago
  • North Stonington, CT
  • 4 hours ago

She is looking for some general housekeeping, organizing, occasional dog sitting and gardening, and also a person who could help her make some local driving errands (grocery story and pharmacy) as she...

Local gardeners/jadinero for residential work

  • Barstow, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Barstow, CA
  • 10 hours ago

This is for active gardeners with an existing route willing to take on more jobs when available....

Farm, Pet and Turf Specialist

  • Hartville, OH
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hartville, OH
  • 11 hours ago

Join the Hartville Hardware family, where we believe that a contented team provides exceptional customer service. Our commitment to treating individuals with fairness and compassion fosters a...

Greenskeeper

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 13 hours ago

Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper: Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment. Rakes and maintains sand bunkers....

Landscape Maintenance/ Gardener

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

You will be Mowing, trimming, pulling weeds, blowing, pruning. you will have one helper to maintain houses on your daily schedules. This position requires you to have a CA Drivers License....

Gardeners Needed Start @ $25.00 hr

  • Steamboat Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Steamboat Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago

Job Description is spring cleanup, mulching, dead heading and branch pruning, new plantings in gardens and pots, fertilizing pots, fall leaf cleanup....

Greenskeeper-19

  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Club Location: Palm Valley Golf Club - Goodyear, AZ Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and guests. We are...

Gardener

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Revised 7/18/2023 Four (4) years of experience in landscape, maintenance, and demonstrated skill in tasks described above are required....

Golf Maintenance - Greenskeeper 2 Hualalai - Full Time

  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 1 day ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

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

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Gardener positions.



Highest Education Level

Gardeners offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.1%
Bachelor's Degree
30.3%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
Master's Degree
6.8%
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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