Gardener Jobs in Washington

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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Landscape Gardener

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Job would include, fine pruning, container installation, plant puchasing, plant installation, and general landscape maintenance....

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Gardener vacancy in Washington USA

  • EventMakers Entertainment
  • WA
  • 2 days ago
  • WA
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities: - Planting, watering, and maintaining flowers, plants, and trees - Trimming and pruning shrubs and trees - Fertilizing and mulching garden beds - Pest control management - Regularly...

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Gardener vacancy in Washington USA

  • Flyper
  • WA
  • 3 days ago
  • WA
  • 3 days ago

Duties will include maintaining and cultivating gardens, planting and pruning flowers, shrubs, and trees, as well as general landscaping tasks....

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Gardener vacancy in Washington USA

  • StarsOfTheShow
  • WA
  • 3 days ago
  • WA
  • 3 days ago

Your duties will include weeding, watering, planting, and general upkeep of gardens and green spaces....

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Greenskeeper

  • Commander, Navy Installations
  • Oak Harbor, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Oak Harbor, WA
  • 4 days ago

Operates weed eaters and edgers in many areas where mowers cannot reach. Operates various other tools and equipment, including push and hover mowers, seeders, spreaders and trim mowers....

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Gardener- Hourly- Summer Work- Grounds/Landscaping

  • Seattle Public Schools
  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago

Essential Functions Performs various duties which include but are not necessarily limited to ground preparation, planting, transplanting, weeding, mowing, raking, fertilizing, sodding, pruning, mulching...

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Gardener vacancy in Washington USA

  • Executive Connect Qatar
  • WA
  • 10 days ago
  • WA
  • 10 days ago

Gardener Supervisor We are hiring a skilled and experienced Gardener Supervisor to oversee our gardening team in Washington....

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Gardener vacancy in Washington USA

  • Woopel
  • WA
  • 10 days ago
  • WA
  • 10 days ago

about gardening and enjoys working outdoors....

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Good Gardener

  • Carlsborg, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Carlsborg, WA
  • 13 days ago

good gardener compensation: compensation per ability employment type: experience level: mid level job title: maintenance gardener no lawn--- just natural landscape and garden for veggies and fruits...

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Gardener vacancy in Washington USA

  • Want More
  • WA
  • 15 days ago
  • WA
  • 15 days ago

Your responsibilities will include planting, watering, pruning, and weeding to ensure that the gardens are healthy and well-maintained....

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Gardener vacancy in Washington USA

  • Avanta Works
  • WA
  • 15 days ago
  • WA
  • 15 days ago

The ideal candidate must have previous experience in gardening, possess excellent plant knowledge, and be able to work independently....

In Person Contract

Gardener

  • City of Seattle
  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 days ago

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Plan, lead, assign, and direct the work activities of one and/or more subordinates engaged in various aspects of landscape maintenance, construction, or street tree planting at one...

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Assistant Gardener (Seasonal)

  • Woodland Park Zoo
  • Seattle, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 17 days ago

YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Weed, water, mulch and fertilize landscape beds and turf areas. Plant, and prune trees, shrubs, perennials, and seasonal plant material....

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Gardener vacancy in Washington USA

  • JobCenter
  • WA
  • 18 days ago
  • WA
  • 18 days ago

Gardener We are a prestigious gardening company based in Washington, seeking a skilled and experienced Gardener to join our team....

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Gardener vacancy in Washington USA

  • PPOAR
  • WA
  • 18 days ago
  • WA
  • 18 days ago

Responsibilities: - Perform routine maintenance tasks such as weeding, pruning, and watering - Plant new flowers, shrubs, and trees - Design and implement new garden layouts - Maintain garden equipment...

In Person Part Time

Demographic Data for Washington

Moving to Washington? Find some basic demographic data about Washington below.


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Gardener Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Gardener Jobs in Washington

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 Washington 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 Washington
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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