Gardener Jobs in Chula Vista, CA

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 1 University of San Diego

  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 15 days ago

, mowing, trimming, weeding, irrigation and fertilizing....

Gardener 1

  • La Jolla, CA (18 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (18 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 15 days ago

, mowing, trimming, weeding, irrigation and fertilizing....

Gardener 1

  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 15 days ago

, mowing, trimming, weeding, irrigation and fertilizing....

Greenskeeper - Mission Trails Golf Course

  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Responsibilities Mow and maintain golf course greens, tees, fairways, and roughs using specialized equipment such as greens mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, and trimmers Maintain bunkers, including...

Golf Course Greenskeeper

  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Qualifying experience must include at least ONE of the following: Mowing, cultivating, or planting lawns, shrubs, trees, or ground covers Pruning trees or shrubs Renovating lawns NOTES: Personal gardening...

Greenskeeper Maint. Technician - Tecolote Canyon

  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

, weeding, edging, set up and raking sand traps, laying sod, planting trees, shrubs and flowers Use tools and/or chemicals to perform weed abatement, pest control, irrigation, and cultivation and proper...

Greenskeeper I

  • El Cajon, CA (15 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (15 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Maintain golf course turf and grounds by digging, mowing, raking and weeding. Learn Golf course cultural practices to move into a Greenskeeper II position....

Gardener

  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 45+ days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION: Gardener Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES Perform routine grounds maintenance duties on District grounds including landscaped areas and athletic fields; mow and maintain lawns and fields; trim...

Substitute Gardener

  • San Ysidro, CA (6 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Ysidro, CA (6 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

In order to be considered for this position, please attach all required documents: - Letter of Introduction / Cover Letter - Resume - 2 Letters of Recommendation - High School Diploma / GED PLEASE...

Substitute Gardener (On-Call As Needed)

  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Required Exam: Must have passed the SUHSD Pre-Employment Proficiency Exam (Gardener) REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: EACH bulleted group below MUST be submitted before your application is considered....

Demographic Data for Chula Vista, CA

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Gardener Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Gardener Jobs in Chula Vista, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Gardener positions.



Highest Education Level

Gardeners in Chula Vista, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.2%
Bachelor's Degree
30.4%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.9%
Master's Degree
6.8%
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 Chula Vista, CA
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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