Gardener Jobs in Oakland, 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

  • Pleasant Hill, CA (14 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (14 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing. Prepares soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material....

Greenskeeper - Part Time

  • Pleasant Hill, CA (14 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (14 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing. Prepares soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material....

Greenskeeper

  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago

bunkers, including raking and edging sand and repairing damaged areas Install and repair irrigation systems as needed Monitor and adjust chemical applications for fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides...

Landscape Maintenance Gardener - Palo Alto & Menlo Park

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Landscape Maintenance Gardener Location: Palo Alto, Menlo Park Salary: $20.00 hour Looking for a fulfilling career working outdoors?...

Gardener/Maintenance

  • Orinda, CA (6 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Orinda, CA (6 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago

The Orinda Union School District (OUSD) consists of five schools serving students in grades TK-8, with a total enrollment of approximately 2,500 students. Orinda is a small, vibrant, and...

Gardener

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Mulches plant beds with gravel, chips, weed cloth, etc. Repairs, weeds, fertilizes, aerates, maintains, and mows turf areas and lawns....

Landscape Maintenance Gardener (Trainee) - Treasure Island (REI)

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago

The Landscape Maintenance Gardener (Trainee) works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Crew Leader, acting as the primary source of labor to perform various tasks related to the maintenance...

Gardener

  • Richmond, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (15 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 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...

Enrichment Specialist - Gardening

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Position Summary The Enrichment Specialist - Gardening at Sutro Elementary supports learning throughout the school day and after-school program by leading garden-based enrichment activities....

Gardener

  • San Carlos, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Terracare Associates is always looking for talented, enthusiastic, and experienced individuals to join our team. We seek high-caliber, high-potential professionals who want the opportunity to grow...

Landscape Maintenance Gardener - Level 1

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

The Rubicon Maintenance Gardener works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Crew Leader, acting as the primary source of labor to perform various tasks related to the maintenance of the...

Demographic Data for Oakland, CA

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Salary for Gardener Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Gardener positions.



Highest Education Level

Gardeners in Oakland, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
31.9%
Bachelor's Degree
30.3%
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 Oakland, 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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