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 (On-Call)

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Orders and accounts for supplies, chemicals, minor miscellaneous gardening tools and fertilizer....

Grounds Gardener I Foothill-De Anza Community College District

  • Los Altos Hills, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Los Altos Hills, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Grounds Gardener II This is the second level in the Grounds Gardener series involving a variety of grounds and gardening tasks performed independently in specific areas or as a member of a crew....

Gardener / Small property

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Looking for a gardener, once a week, for a small property. $70 per visit, once a week. Duties: Maintain trees and flowers. *Hose down the front steps....

Are you a gardener?

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

I am an arborist looking to build referral networks in San Diego, we are a family-owned team on arborist that specialize in horticultural pest and disease treatment in landscapes....

Gardener needed

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 3 days ago

Gardener needed compensation: To be discussed employment type: job title: Gardener Gardener needed. Drivers License only. Call ... Principals only....

Private Family in Napa Valley seeking Grounds Person / Gardener

  • Spanish Flat, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Spanish Flat, CA
  • 3 days ago

A private family in Napa Valley is seeking an experienced grounds person, gardener to maintain a 2+ acre meticulously manicured estate property....

Gardener/Public Works Maintenance Worker

  • Redding, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 3 days ago

A QAC Category B (Landscape Maintenance) AND Category C (Right-of-Way) is required within one year of appointment....

Greenskeeper I

  • El Cajon, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA
  • 3 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....

Gardener (2762) - Rancho Del Rey Middle School (Anticipated for 2025-2026)

  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 4 days ago

Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from High School and one (1) year of gardening experience....

Gardener I #63 - Rosemead High School

  • El Monte, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • El Monte, CA
  • 4 days ago

Perform skilled grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging, and weeding Assist others in specialized grounds keeping activities Maintain athletic fields in a safe condition Lift heavy objects...

Greenskeeper - Seasonal Full Time

  • Olympic Valley, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympic Valley, CA
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Previous experience as a golf course greenskeeper or in landscape maintenance is preferred but not required. Knowledge of turf management and horticulture practices is a plus....

Greenskeeper at La Mirada Golf Course

  • La Mirada, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • La Mirada, CA
  • 4 days ago

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 raking and edging...

Lead Ornamental Gardener

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 5 days ago

, organic fertilization, skilled aesthetic pruning, deadheading, troubleshooting and repair of drip irrigation systems, garden clean up using a rake and electric-blower, weeding, safe loading and driving...

Greenskeeper

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 5 days ago

Six months of experience in golf course gardening and landscaping preferred. Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations Knowledge of golf course and grounds operations....

Ranch Labor / Gardener / Maintenance - FULL TIME

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 6 days ago

Looking for Ranch Laborer / Gardener / Maintenance Looking for someone who has energy to work The job duties include: - Knows all types of Irrigation - Care of plants and trees - climbing palm trees...

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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
32.3%
Bachelor's Degree
30.1%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
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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