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...

Landscape Gardener

  • Auburn, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Auburn, CA
  • 14 hours ago

un Landscape Gardener (Auburn) Wakefield Landscape compensation: 18 to 19 per hour employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Gardener Landscape gardener....

$200 a day Professional gardener needed minimum 5 yr experience

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 14 hours ago

un $200 a day Professional gardener needed minimum 5 yr experience (Los Angeles) Eccono compensation: 200 per day plus a company vehicle employment type: job title: Gardener Full time gardener needed...

Gardener (4457/4786) - Mar Vista Academy & Southwest Middle School

  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 hours ago

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

Gardener (4849) - Olympian High School

  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 hours ago

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

Greenskeeper - Full Time - Anaheim Hills Golf Club

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 18 hours 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...

Culinary Gardener

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Maintain a groomed garden by general clean up, weeding, pruning and staking. Harvest produce at peak ripeness and package in optimal condition. Work with livestock as assigned (chickens, etc.)....

Maintenance Gardener

  • Woodbridge, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbridge, CA
  • 1 day ago

Odyssey Landscape is a well established Landscape Company in need of experienced Maintenance gardeners A qualified gardener will have: - Strong communication skills with clients, managers, and laborers...

Gardener

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 1 day ago

Goleta company is seeking a gardener. Some type of work experience helps. Hours are Monday thru Friday. 8:00am to 4:30pm. Pay is negotiable....

Gardener

  • San Rafael, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Rafael, CA
  • 1 day ago

Miller Creek Elementary School District See attachment on original job posting Edjoin ApplicationResumeLetters of Recommendation, if available Refer to the job posting for a list of required...

Gardener

  • San Rafael, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Rafael, CA
  • 1 day ago

-Inspects grounds to assess needs for welding, pruning, fertilizing, and other maintenance. -Develops mowing and irrigation schedules and ensures their timely implementation....

Landscape Gardener

  • Auburn, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Auburn, CA
  • 2 days ago

Landscape gardener. Must have valid and clean drivers license. Work Sunday through Thursday. Year round. 32 hours a week....

Looking For A Gardener For Four Hours A Day $25 An Hour One Month Work

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

The job will include weeding. Landscape design and implementation. Planting plants. Clean up. post id: ... [ ]...

MountainGate-Greenskeeper

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 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...

Gardening Specialist

  • Rohnert Park, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Rohnert Park, CA
  • 3 days ago

propagation, and gardening or nursery work on campus properties....

Demographic Data for California

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Gardener Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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,...
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...

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
11.8%
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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