Gardener Jobs in Palo Alto, 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

Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
6 days ago

Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
6 days ago

Knowledge of: Growing characteristics, pruning, fertilizing, and common diseases of types of plants commonly utilized around buildings in this area; Proper planting, cultivating, pruning and care of...

Gardener

Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
9 days ago

Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
9 days ago

The Gardener operates, maintains, and repairs tools and equipment, and orders and keeps an inventory of supplies....

Landscape Maintenance/ Gardener

San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
9 days ago

San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
9 days ago

un Landscape Maintenance/ Gardener compensation: depending on skill level employment type: job title: Landscaper/maintenance This job will be driving a maintenance truck on a maintenance route....

Greenskeeper

San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
30+ days ago

San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
30+ days ago

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 raking and edging...

Gardener - Buildings & Grounds Department (2024-25)

Alameda, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
30+ days ago

Alameda, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
30+ days ago

Gardener - Buildings & Grounds Department (2024-25) Job Summary BASIC FUNCTION: Under general supervision, perform skilled landscaping, gardening work, and grounds maintenance....

Greenskeeper

Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
90+ days ago

Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
90+ days ago

Club Location: The Club at Ruby Hill - Pleasanton, CA Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and guests. We are...

Greenskeeper

San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
90+ days ago

San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
90+ days ago

Pay Rate: $17.55 - $20.00 Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper I: Performs general landscape maintenance using handheld equipment Rakes and maintains sand bunkers....

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Demographic Data for Palo Alto, CA

Moving to Palo Alto, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Palo Alto, CA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Palo Alto, CA

Local

National

Total Population

98,808

Number of Businesses

3,890

City Size

Medium/Lg

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 Palo Alto, CA

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 Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background

High School or GED

32.3%

Bachelor's Degree

30.1%

Associate's Degree

12.8%

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 Palo Alto, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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