Gardener Jobs in New Jersey

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 assistant

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Seeking individual with some gardening experience to help plant, weed and maintain mature garden. Requires fluent English and able to carry 30 lbs....

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FAO Schwarz Toy Specialist - Garden State Plaza

  • Nordstrom
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 8 days ago

The FAO Schwarz Toy Specialist is a role that blends high touch retail selling with dynamic, interactive experience facilitation. This role drives sales by delivering signature FAO experiences and...

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Greenskeeper - Knob Hill Golf Club

  • Troon
  • Englishtown, NJ
  • 23 days ago
  • Englishtown, NJ
  • 23 days ago

Essential Duties: Performs general landscape maintenance using riding and hand held equipment. Rakes and maintains sand bunkers....

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Operations Specialist (Garden State Plaza R117)

  • Apple
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 26 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 26 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0731411 Job Title: Operations Specialist (Garden State Plaza R117) Company: Apple Location: Paramus, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided...

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Technical Specialist (Garden State Plaza R117)

  • Apple
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 26 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 26 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0731407 Job Title: Technical Specialist (Garden State Plaza R117) Company: Apple Location: Paramus, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided...

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Specialist (Garden State Plaza R117)

  • Apple
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 26 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 26 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0731402 Job Title: Specialist (Garden State Plaza R117) Company: Apple Location: Paramus, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided Hours...

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Experienced Gardener Private Estate Care $25/hr

  • Hopewell, NJ
  • 28 days ago
  • Hopewell, NJ
  • 28 days ago

Key Responsibilities: - General garden maintenance including weeding, deadheading, and pruning. - Planting, mulching, and bed preparation. - General yard cleanup and debris removal. - Monitoring plant...

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Part-Time Greenskeeper

  • Troon
  • Waretown, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waretown, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Performs general landscape maintenance using hand held equipment Rakes and maintains sand bunkers. Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing....

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Greenskeeper

  • Troon
  • Clark, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Clark, NJ
  • 60+ days ago

Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour BOE Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper: Performs general landscape maintenance using handheld equipment. Rakes and maintains sand bunkers....

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Greenskeeper

  • Invited
  • Skillman, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Skillman, NJ
  • 60+ days ago

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

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Greenskeeper - Full-Time

  • Troon
  • Galloway, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Galloway, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

The job responsibilities include raking bunkers, mowing, turf repair, debris clean-up and landscape maintenance along with other golf course maintenance related duties....

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Golf Course Greenskeeper (Mount Tabor)

  • BrightView Landscapes, LLC
  • NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • NJ
  • 90+ days ago

Back to Search Results Previous Opportunity Next Opportunity Golf Course Greenskeeper (Mount Tabor) Location: Tabor, NJ, United States Date Posted: Mar 25, 2026 Req number: JR11499 Job Type:...

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Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Salary for Gardener Jobs in New Jersey

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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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