Gardener Jobs in Los Angeles, 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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Groundsman Gardener

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

Key Responsibilities Cultivate, maintain, and expand vegetable and fruit gardens. Plan and implement seasonal planting schedules. Prepare soil, compost, fertilize, and manage weed control....

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Gardener

  • Whittier City School District
  • Whittier, CA (12 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Whittier, CA (12 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Under supervision, to perform general and varied grounds maintenance and gardening work; and to do other related work as required....

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Gardener vacancy in Los-Angeles USA

  • Want More
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 21 days ago

Responsibilities: - Perform regular garden maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, weeding, and watering - Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, and trees according to client's preferences - Monitor...

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Greenskeeper

  • Invited
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 26 days ago

Preferred Prior knowledge in landscape management, greenhouse operations, or groundskeeping maintenance preferred....

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Gardener

  • Stay Green
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 60+ days ago

The Gardener must also be able to begin learning aesthetic and safety pruning of trees and plants....

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Gardener - Temp

  • Stay Green
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (11 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (11 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

The Gardener must also be able to begin learning aesthetic and safety pruning of trees and plants....

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Greenskeeper

  • Troon
  • Pasadena, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Pay Rate: $17.50-$22.00 per hour Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: Performs general landscape maintenance using hand-held equipment. Rakes and maintains sand bunkers....

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Greenskeeper

  • BrightView Landscapes, LLC
  • City of Industry, CA (12 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • City of Industry, CA (12 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Back to Search Results Previous Opportunity Next Opportunity Greenskeeper Location: City of Industry, CA, United States Date Posted: Jan 14, 2026 Req number: JR11637 Job Type: Regular Part Time...

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Professional Expert - Gardener

  • Pasadena City College
  • Pasadena, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Sweeps and rakes lawns and adjacent areas Maintains grass fields to meet seasonal sport demands and lines courts and playing areas for specific uses and events Applies insecticides, fungicides, and weed...

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Demographic Data for Los Angeles, CA

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Salary for Gardener Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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 in Los Angeles, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
31.1%
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
Associate's Degree
13.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Gardeners in Los Angeles, 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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