Gardener Jobs in Florida

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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Greenskeeper

  • Troon
  • Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • 10 hours ago

Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club, located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Greenskeeper! We are seeking a driven individual who is...

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Lawn Care/Landscape Maintenance Professional

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 6 days ago

Requisitos: Minimo 3 anos de experiencia profesional en mantenimiento de cesped Experiencia operando cortadoras zero-turn, cortadoras stand-on/stand-behind, orilladoras, sopladoras, weed eaters/trimmers...

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Greenskeeper

  • Invited
  • Palm City, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Palm City, FL
  • 6 days ago

Preferred Prior knowledge in landscape management, greenhouse operations, or groundskeeping maintenance preferred....

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Greenskeeper I

  • Troon
  • Lehigh Acres, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Lehigh Acres, FL
  • 8 days ago

Pay Range: Starting at $16.00 per hour (depending on experience) Key Responsibilities: Performs general landscape maintenance using handheld equipment Rakes and maintains sand bunkers Operates small...

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Driver, Climber, Gardener

  • Blue Tango Gardening Services
  • Naples, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 8 days ago

un Driver, Climber, Gardener Blue Tango Gardening Services 3514 Plover Ave. compensation: Upon experiance employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Landscape Landscape company seeking...

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Greenskeeper

  • NAS Pensacola
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 10 days ago

Appointment type Permanent Occupions and job series 5003 Gardening Supervisory stus No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance...

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Greenskeeper

  • Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited LP dba Arcis Golf
  • Lantana, FL
  • 14 days ago
  • Lantana, FL
  • 14 days ago

Club Location: Lantana Golf Club - Lantana, TX Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and guests. We are an...

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Gardener

  • Universal Studios
  • Orlando, FL
  • 23 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 23 days ago

mulching....

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Greenskeeper

  • INNISBROOK
  • Palm Harbor, FL
  • 26 days ago
  • Palm Harbor, FL
  • 26 days ago

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Operates mechanical equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, edgers, and chainsaws Ability to stand and walk for multiple hours throughout the day, working in all weather Plants...

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Greenskeeper

  • Arcis Golf
  • Weston, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Weston, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Club Location: The Club At Weston Hills - Weston, FL Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and guests. We are...

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Gardener

  • Bemus Landscape
  • Thonotosassa, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Thonotosassa, FL
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities: Landscape Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks, including mowing, edging, weeding, and pruning....

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Greenskeeper II

  • Troon
  • Parkland, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Parkland, FL
  • 60+ days ago

Key Responsibilities: Performs general landscape maintenance using handheld equipment Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing....

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Greenskeeper 1

  • Ocean Reef Club
  • Key Largo, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Key Largo, FL
  • 90+ days ago

eater to trim around trees, etc.Repairing tee and fairway divotsVarious trench excavating for irrigation, drainage, root pruning etc.Cleaning shop according to the designated scheduleMechanical removal...

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Demographic Data for Florida

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Salary for Gardener Jobs in Florida

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 Florida offer the following education background
High School or GED
31.1%
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
Associate's Degree
13.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Gardeners in Florida
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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