Gardener Jobs in East Saint Louis, IL

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

  • Town and Country, MO (22 miles from East Saint Louis, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Town and Country, MO (22 miles from East Saint Louis, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Weeding gardens around home two or three times a month. Salary: Hourly Requirements Physically able to navigate a rock garden and ground level beds. Plant knowledge is not required....

Lawn and Turf Specialist

  • Ballwin, MO (23 miles from East Saint Louis, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ballwin, MO (23 miles from East Saint Louis, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Paid time off Training & development Lawn Doctor is looking for individuals dedicated to providing high-quality,...

Greenskeeper

  • Saint Louis, MO (3 miles from East Saint Louis, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (3 miles from East Saint Louis, IL)
  • 6 days ago

On the job: Maintains golf course by mowing, trimming, top dressing, treating turf, maintenance of bunkers, hole changing, hedge trimming and general maintenance Operate golf course equipment Mows greens...

Gardener

  • Saint Louis, MO (3 miles from East Saint Louis, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (3 miles from East Saint Louis, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Duties include: sowing seeds, planting flower beds and transplanting seedlings; watering, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, mulching, mowing, edging and spraying pesticides, herbicides and fungicides....

Demographic Data for East Saint Louis, IL

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Salary for Gardener Jobs in East Saint Louis, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Gardener positions.



Highest Education Level

Gardeners in East Saint Louis, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
31.9%
Bachelor's Degree
30.4%
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 East Saint Louis, IL
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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