Gardener Jobs in Foster City, CA

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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Energetic Gardener Needed

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Energetic Gardener Needed (oakland hills / mills) image 1 of 7 Laurel near Macarthur compensation: $20-$25 per hour plus car use at $25-$35 flat rate Hi All, We are in need of a hand in the Garden....

Gardener

  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Foster City, 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....

Staff gardener at small garden maintenance and design company

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 5 days ago

This isn't 'landscaping': it's detailed, attentive garden care, or what we call Fine Gardening....

Greenskeeper

  • Moffett Field, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Moffett Field, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 6 days ago

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

Gardener

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Considerable knowledge of gardening and ground work, such as cultivating, watering, pruning, cutting and trimming lawns, trees, shrubs, weeding, raking, transplanting, spraying, sweeping parking areas...

Gardener

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 11 days ago

trees, trimming weeds, maintaining flower beds, raking leaves, mulching using tractors, power lawn mowers, string trimmers and various hand tools....

Laborer/Gardener - Pressure Washer (8097C), Facilities Services - 77633

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Responsibilities LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Perform weeding: cultivation: ground cover pruning: vine and shrub pruning: mulching: leaf pickup; watering by manual sprinklers, hose and spike, portable sprinklers...

Grounds Gardener I Foothill-De Anza Community College District

  • Los Altos Hills, CA (14 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Altos Hills, CA (14 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Grounds Gardener II This is the second level in the Grounds Gardener series involving a variety of grounds and gardening tasks performed independently in specific areas or as a member of a crew....

Grounds Gardener I

  • Los Altos, CA (14 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (14 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Grounds Gardener II This is the second level in the Grounds Gardener series involving a variety of grounds and gardening tasks performed independently in specific areas or as a member of a crew....

Gardener - Buildings & Grounds Department (2024-25)

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

E Prepare soil and seeds, fertilize, water, cut, trim, and care for lawns using hand and power mowers and equipment....

Greenskeeper

  • Pleasanton, CA (23 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (23 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Club Location: The Club at Ruby Hill - Pleasanton, CA Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and guests. We are...

Demographic Data for Foster City, CA

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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 in Foster City, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Gardener positions.



Highest Education Level

Gardeners in Foster City, CA 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 in Foster City, CA
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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