Gardener Jobs in Fairfax Station, VA

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

Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Fairfax Station, VA)
6 days ago

Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Fairfax Station, VA)
6 days ago

Type: General Public - G Job Duties Incumbent is responsible for cultivating gardens with appropriate plants; planting and caring for them with watering, weeding, pruning, and pest and weed control...

Specialist - Greenhouse Breakthrough Labs - Rosslyn

Rosslyn, VA (15 miles from Fairfax Station, VA)
19 days ago

Rosslyn, VA (15 miles from Fairfax Station, VA)
19 days ago

Position Summary This is an in-office role at our Rosslyn location. Thousands of executives have experienced the transformative power of The Deloitte Greenhouse to tackle their toughest business...

Urban Gardener

Washington, DC (17 miles from Fairfax Station, VA)
30+ days ago

Washington, DC (17 miles from Fairfax Station, VA)
30+ days ago

Maintenance tasks include: Seeding, planting, weeding, pruning, harvesting and applying organic pest control practices. Amending soil, soil fertility management....

WGL - Environmental Specialist, Greenhouse Gas & Air

Springfield, VA (3 miles from Fairfax Station, VA)
30+ days ago

Springfield, VA (3 miles from Fairfax Station, VA)
30+ days ago

WGL - Environmental Specialist, Greenhouse Gas & Air Washington Gas is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join our team. This role involves developing, evaluating, implementing, and...

Landscape Gardener II

Washington, DC (17 miles from Fairfax Station, VA)
90+ days ago

Washington, DC (17 miles from Fairfax Station, VA)
90+ days ago

Work Interactions This position reports directly to the Landscape Manager along with other 2 Gardeners II, 6 Gardeners, 9 Laborers, and 1 Equipment Operator positions....

Greenskeeper I

Dumfries, VA (12 miles from Fairfax Station, VA)
90+ days ago

Dumfries, VA (12 miles from Fairfax Station, VA)
90+ days ago

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

Garden Specialist

Alexandria, VA (14 miles from Fairfax Station, VA)
90+ days ago

Alexandria, VA (14 miles from Fairfax Station, VA)
90+ days ago

Pay Rate: $15.25 per hour Major Duties/Specific Tasks Perform various landscape maintenance including weeding, mulching, edging, raking, and watering planted areas as needed....

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Demographic Data for Fairfax Station, VA

Moving to Fairfax Station, VA? Find some basic demographic data about Fairfax Station, VA below.

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Fairfax Station, VA

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National

Total Population

18,278

Number of Businesses

338

City Size

Medium/Sm

Gardener Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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School gardens for future citizens

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...

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...

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,...

Salary for Gardener Jobs in Fairfax Station, VA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Gardener positions.

Highest Education Level

Gardeners in Fairfax Station, VA 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

11.9%

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 Fairfax Station, VA

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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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