Gardener Jobs in San Marcos, 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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Part Time Gardener/Tree Cutting

  • Vista, CA (5 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Vista, CA (5 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Looking for someone who has experience with tree cutting and help with gardening in Vista, Flexible hours, pay negotiable, Need to have your own tools and equipment. call or text Mark ......

Greenskeeper - Vineyard at Escondido Golf Course

  • Escondido, CA (11 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Escondido, CA (11 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 18 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

  • Encinitas, CA (12 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Encinitas, CA (12 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 23 days ago

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

Golf Course Greenskeeper

  • Carlsbad, CA (7 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (7 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 26 days ago

About the Role - Golf Course Greenskeeper The Golf Course Greenskeeper is responsible for weeding, watering, raking, and planting throughout the resorts 18-hole golf course....

Gardener 1

  • La Jolla, CA (22 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (22 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for San Marcos, CA

Moving to San Marcos, CA? Find some basic demographic data about San Marcos, CA below.


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Gardener Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Gardener Jobs in San Marcos, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Gardener positions.



Highest Education Level

Gardeners in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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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