Gardener Jobs in San Diego, 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

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day 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....

Gardener

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

Possible duties include, but are not limited to: mowing, raking, weeding, shearing, edging and hand pruning....

Greenskeeper-Tecolote Canyon GC

  • San Diego, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 28 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 (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 29 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 (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ 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....

Greenskeeper/Gardener

  • Encinitas, CA (22 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Encinitas, CA (22 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Gardener 1

  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

, mowing, trimming, weeding, irrigation and fertilizing....

Demographic Data for San Diego, CA

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Salary for Gardener Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Gardener positions.

Highest Education Level

Gardeners in San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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