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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Job Description: Performing mulching, weeding, and landscape maintenance Mowing, pruning, and fertilizing plants Installing and maintaining irrigation systems Company Information: Sunflower Lawn Care...

Gardener - Full Time

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 20 days ago

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Greenskeeper / Gardener

  • Temecula, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 8 hours 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?...

Gardener, On-Call (5am - 1pm)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 hours ago

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

Substitute Lead Grounds Caretaker

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 2 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 2 days ago

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

Experienced Gardeners Needed!

  • Fresno, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 2 days ago

Applicants must know how to use hedge trimmers, weed eaters, blowers, rotary and sit down mowers, and ALL basic gardening skills. Driver's license a plus, but NOT required to apply....

Gardener Lead (8096C) - 78650

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Perform weeding, cultivation, mulching, leaf and debris pick up....

MWR Motor Vehicle Operator (Greenskeeper)

  • Coronado, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Coronado, CA
  • 2 days ago

Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Must have a working knowledge of ground maintenance and accepted methods used in seeding, mowing and replacing grasses used on golf courses and bowling...

Greenskeeper

  • Novato, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Novato, CA
  • 3 days ago

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS Learn and apply the company's standard operating procedures Landscaping duties include: mowing, raking and weeding and divot repair of the golf course and outside common areas...

Greenskeeper - FT - $17.87/hr - Chester Washington GC

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 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...

Greenskeeper-Tecolote Canyon GC

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 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...

Greenskeeper PT - Whittier Narrows GC

  • Rosemead, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Rosemead, CA
  • 3 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...

Experienced Gardeners Needed!

  • Fresno, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 3 days ago

Applicants must know how to use hedge trimmers, weed eaters, blowers, rotary and sit down mowers, and ALL basic gardening skills. Driver's license a plus, but NOT required to apply....

Gardener (#801311) - Piedmont Hills High School REPOST

  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago

areas for pest/weed control purposes Installs, maintains, and repairs sprinklers and sprinkler systems including sprinkler heads, lines, valves, and controllers Mows, drags, burns, chalks, lines, and...

Demographic Data for California

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Gardener Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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School gardens for future citizens
Help primary and secondary teachers from schools around the world to improve their skills in the design and management of school gardens. The objective of this course is to help primary and...
Yoga for gardeners
What you'll learn:How to stay as injury free as possible while gardeningHow the spiritual tenets or yamas of yoga- particularly Ahimsa /non-violence, Satya /being true to yourself, and...
The 3-Hour Garden #1 Establishing The Garden
In the 3-HOUR Garden online course #1 and #2, you can get to know Barnabas's gardening tricks of bio-intensive vegetable cultivation in the smallest details. Thanks to the format of the courses,...

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
30.3%
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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