Gardener Jobs in Lakeside, 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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Regional Equipment Transporter/Senior Greenskeeper

  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 1 day ago

REGIONAL EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER/SENIOR GREENSKEEPER SAN DIEGO, CA JC Golf is looking for passionate individuals to join our team who are interested in sharing their unrivaled love for hospitality...

Gardener (5193) - Montgomery High School

  • Chula Vista, CA (22 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (22 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 2 days ago

See attachment on original job posting Education/Experience:Any combination equivalent to graduation from High School and one (1) year of gardening experience.Required Exam:Must pass the SUHSD Gardener...

GARDENER - Immediate need, available asap!

  • Escondido, CA (15 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Escondido, CA (15 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Weeding, sweeping, and trimming bushes Sprinkler repair and general irrigation maintenance Mowing, edging, and trash pickup Driving maintenance trucks around properties Participating...

Mission Trails Greenskeeper/Irrigator

  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities Mow and maintain golf course greens, tees, fairways, and roughs using specialized equipment such as greens mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, and trimmers Maintain bunkers, including...

Gardener

  • El Cajon, CA (8 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (8 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities include general landscape & gardening (planting, mowing, edging, weeding), proper pruning of trees and shrubs, irrigation system maintenance, safe operation of truck and possibly a...

Gardener

  • La Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • La Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding. Basic record-keeping techniques....

Greenskeeper - Part Time

  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 22 days ago

What you will be doing: Operates light motorized equipment in mowing greens, tees, aprons, around trees, banks, and hillsides; cleans and edges cart-paths; edges, rakes, and maintains sand bunkers....

Greenskeeper - Vineyard at Escondido Golf Course

  • Escondido, CA (15 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Escondido, CA (15 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Responsibilities Mow and maintain golf course greens, tees, fairways, and roughs using specialized equipment such as greens mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, and trimmers Maintain bunkers, including...

Greenskeeper-Tecolote Canyon GC

  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (22 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities Mow and maintain golf course greens, tees, fairways, and roughs using specialized equipment such as greens mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, and trimmers Maintain bunkers, including...

Substitute Gardener 2025-2026 - (On-Call As Needed)

  • Chula Vista, CA (22 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (22 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

See attachment on original job posting Education/Experience:Any combination equivalent to High School diploma and one (1) year of job related experience.Required Exam:Must pass the SUHSD Gardener Exam...

Greenskeeper I - Singing Hills Golf Club

  • El Cajon, CA (8 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (8 miles from Lakeside, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Maintain golf course turf and grounds by digging, mowing, raking and weeding. Learn Golf course cultural practices to move into a Greenskeeper II position....

Demographic Data for Lakeside, CA

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Salary for Gardener Jobs in Lakeside, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Gardener positions.



Highest Education Level

Gardeners in Lakeside, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
31.9%
Bachelor's Degree
30.2%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.9%
Master's Degree
7.0%
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 Lakeside, 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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