Gardener Jobs in Mission Viejo, 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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Greenskeeper I

  • Newport Beach, CA (16 miles from Mission Viejo, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (16 miles from Mission Viejo, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Maintain lawns by mowing, edging, raking leaves, and performing other lawn maintenance functions. Wash, clean, and re-fuel all equipment after use....

Greenskeeper - Lake Forest

  • Lake Forest, CA (9 miles from Mission Viejo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (9 miles from Mission Viejo, CA)
  • 30+ 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 Eagle Glen

  • Murrieta, CA (16 miles from Mission Viejo, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Murrieta, CA (16 miles from Mission Viejo, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Occasional picking up leaves, trash, and cut grass and placing onto a truck or trailer Operating various vehicles used to perform daily bunker raking activities, including power raking and hand raking Mowing...

Greenskeeper Eagle Glen

  • Corona, CA (21 miles from Mission Viejo, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Corona, CA (21 miles from Mission Viejo, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Occasional picking up leaves, trash, and cut grass and placing onto a truck or trailer Operating various vehicles used to perform daily bunker raking activities, including power raking and hand raking Mowing...

Greenskeeper/Gardener

  • Corona, CA (21 miles from Mission Viejo, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Corona, CA (21 miles from Mission Viejo, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

To further explore the Greenskeeper/Gardener opportunity,....

Greenskeeper PT - Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course

  • Irvine, CA (16 miles from Mission Viejo, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (16 miles from Mission Viejo, CA)
  • 90+ 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...

Demographic Data for Mission Viejo, CA

Moving to Mission Viejo, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Mission Viejo, CA below.

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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...
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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,...
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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...
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Salary for Gardener Jobs in Mission Viejo, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Gardener positions.

Highest Education Level

Gardeners in Mission Viejo, CA 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 in Mission Viejo, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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