Gardener Jobs in California

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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Gardener (Motor Vehicle Operator)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 19 hours ago

, pruning, plant material removal, landscape planning/design and basic groundskeeping duties....

Gardener and handyman

  • Moorpark, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Moorpark, CA
  • 1 day ago

Seniors seek gardener and handyman to come once a week (6 to 8 hrs) for planting, weeding, sprinkler repair and small repairs around our home. Planting and sprinkler repair experience a must....

Greenkeeper - Pebble Beach Golf Links (Full Time)

  • Pebble Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pebble Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

Mows greens, tees, aprons, and approaches to greens, and other areas. Rakes sand traps with power rakes. Repairs greens with seed or plugs of new grass when needed....

Greenskeeper

  • Dana Point, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Dana Point, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

Gardener II

  • Riverside, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 2 days ago

Gardener II About the Employer The Moreno Valley Unified School District's goal is "Excellence on Purpose."...

Gardener with Experience Wanted

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago

The job will consist of many landscaping tasks, such as: trimming bushes, watering plants, weeding, mowing lawns, planting new plants and trees, fertilizing, cleaning the grounds, and more....

Gardener $20/Hour

  • South El Monte, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • South El Monte, CA
  • 3 days ago

Duties will include: -cutting grass/trimming hedges/pruning shrubs -removing trash/keeping the properties clean/using a blower -cutting overgrown trees and bushes -Repairing/installing sprinklers/drip...

Gardener

  • Sun Valley, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sun Valley, CA
  • 3 days ago

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

Gardener (Motor Vehicle Operator)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

This position serves as a Gardener (Motor Vehicle Operator) WG-5003-06 assigned to the Environmental Management Service, at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System (SFVAHCS)....

Gardener / Bus Driver (repost)

  • Greenfield, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenfield, CA
  • 3 days ago

The Greenfield Union School District is a five school district, serving 3,486 children in grades Pre K-8. Most of our students are Spanish-speaking. The District provides children with a strong...

Landscape Gardener

  • Fresno, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 4 days ago

We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: Job Description PRIDE Industries Job Description Job: Landscape Gardener Job Code: AA090 - CFL-Landscape Gardener HR Title Group: Commercial...

Golf Course Maintenance Worker/Greenskeeper

  • Monterey, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Monterey, CA
  • 5 days ago

ENSURE COMPANY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Operate mowing and other equipment in a safe, efficient manner....

Greenskeeper / Gardener

  • Temecula, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 5 days ago

PI274786704 Greenskeeper/Gardener Temecula, California, United States, 92590 Related jobs Greenskeeper / Gardener Cross Creek Golf Club Temecula, CA, US Full-time Quick Want to join the crew?...

Substitute Lead Grounds Caretaker

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 7 days ago

Maintains lawns, grounds, and other cultivated areas; prepares areas for planting by clearing, grading, fertilizing, and watering ground; prepares areas for flowerbeds by roto-tilling, weed oiling,...

For Gardener with Maintenance Route in Rancho Cucamonga! Several house

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 7 days ago

un For Gardener with Maintenance Route in Rancho Cucamonga!...

Demographic Data for California

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Gardener Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Gardener Jobs in California

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 California offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.0%
Bachelor's Degree
30.4%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.9%
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 California
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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