Gardener Jobs in Texas

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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Golf Course Greenskeeper Sam Houston State University

  • Huntsville, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntsville, TX
  • 2 days ago

Mows, weed eats, and trims all green space areas. Seeds, fertilizes, and aerates grounds. Maintains overall cleanliness of golf course and surrounding areas....

Golf Course Greenskeeper

  • Huntsville, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntsville, TX
  • 2 days ago

Mows, weed eats, and trims all green space areas. Seeds, fertilizes, and aerates grounds. Maintains overall cleanliness of golf course and surrounding areas....

Wastewater Plant - Maintenance Worker

  • McAllen, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 8 days ago

This is unskilled manual labor involved with the maintenance of the WWTP such as cleaning and painting building, pumps, pipes, mowing lawns, landscaping, assisting other employees in manual labor tasks...

Greenskeeper-1

  • The Woodlands, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • The Woodlands, TX
  • 9 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...

Landscape Gardener

  • Fort Bliss, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Fort Bliss, TX
  • 12 days ago

We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: Job Description PRIDE Industries Job Description Job: Landscape Gardener Job Code: AA090 - CFL-Landscape Gardener HR Title Group: Commercial...

Horticulturist/Turf Specialist

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 15 days ago

will work in other areas of the estate with other gardeners as required....

Greenskeeper

  • Horseshoe Bay, TX
  • 16 days ago
  • Horseshoe Bay, TX
  • 16 days ago

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Operates mowers and string trimmers in mowing and trimming greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; edges cart paths; edges, rakes and maintains...

Greenskeeper

  • Grapevine, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • Grapevine, TX
  • 18 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 (Parks)

  • San Angelo, TX
  • 21 days ago
  • San Angelo, TX
  • 21 days ago

Performing a variety of garden and grounds maintenance activities, including fertilizing, weed control, pest control, mowing, trimming and watering procedures....

Golf Course Maintenance/Greenskeeper (Full-Time)

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 22 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 22 days ago

The jobs will include: Mowing greens, tees, fairways, and roughs; driving the bunker rake; changing cups and tee markers; manicuring lake banks and other areas on the course; weed eating; aerifying,...

Greenskeeper

  • Lubbock, TX
  • 23 days ago
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 23 days ago

Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing. Prepares soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material....

Small Ag & Turf Manager

  • Austin, TX
  • 28 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 28 days ago

The Small Ag & Turf Sales Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans, leading and mentoring the sales team, and maintaining strong customer relationships to build...

Greenskeeper I

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 28 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 28 days ago

Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing. Prepares soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material....

Greenskeeper Lakeside Country Club

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Mow greens, tees, fairways, and rough. Rake bunkers. Weed-eatand push mow bunker faces. Set cups and move tee markers. Hand-water greens and tees. Help with irrigation repairs....

Greenskeeper Full-Time Lakeside Country Club

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Mow greens, tees, fairways, and rough. Rake bunkers. Weed-eat and push mow bunker faces. Set cups and move tee markers. Hand-water greens and tees. Help with irrigation repairs....

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Salary for Gardener Jobs in Texas

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 Texas offer the following education background
High School or GED
31.9%
Bachelor's Degree
30.2%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.9%
Master's Degree
7.0%
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 Texas
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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