Gardener Jobs in Springfield, 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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Specialist - Greenhouse Breakthrough Labs - Rosslyn

  • Rosslyn, VA (12 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rosslyn, VA (12 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 2 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 (14 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 14 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
  • 17 days ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 17 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 (14 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Springfield, 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 (15 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dumfries, VA (15 miles from Springfield, 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 (11 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (11 miles from Springfield, 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....

Demographic Data for Springfield, VA

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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Salary for Gardener Jobs in Springfield, VA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Gardener positions.

Highest Education Level

Gardeners in Springfield, 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
11.8%
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 Springfield, 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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