Gardener Jobs in California

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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Greenskeeper - Seasonal Full Time

  • Olympic Valley, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Olympic Valley, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Qualifications Previous experience as a golf course greenskeeper or in landscape maintenance is preferred but not required. Knowledge of turf management and horticulture practices is a plus....

Greenskeeper at La Mirada Golf Course

  • La Mirada, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • La Mirada, CA
  • 3 hours 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...

Lead Ornamental Gardener

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 16 hours ago

, organic fertilization, skilled aesthetic pruning, deadheading, troubleshooting and repair of drip irrigation systems, garden clean up using a rake and electric-blower, weeding, safe loading and driving...

Greenskeeper

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Six months of experience in golf course gardening and landscaping preferred. Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations Knowledge of golf course and grounds operations....

Ranch Labor / Gardener / Maintenance - FULL TIME

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 1 day ago

Looking for Ranch Laborer / Gardener / Maintenance Looking for someone who has energy to work The job duties include: - Knows all types of Irrigation - Care of plants and trees - climbing palm trees...

Gardener

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 3 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...

Food Production & Organic Gardening Specialist

  • Red Bluff, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Red Bluff, CA
  • 3 days ago

View Job Description For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here Description - Gardening Specialist-...34.pdf...

Gardeners wanted

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 4 days ago

un Gardeners wanted (Palm springs and surrounding) compensation: $30-$200 or more Landscape management company looking to partner with gardeners, landscapers and individuals that can complete contracted...

Gardeners wanted

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

un Gardeners wanted (San Diego and surrounding) compensation: $30-$200 Landscape management company looking to partner with gardeners, landscapers and individuals that can complete contracted orders...

Kingdom Greenskeeper

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 4 days ago

Fertilizes, resods and reseeds areas as needed. Assist in maintaining the Kingdom and Taylormade Headquarters grounds. Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner....

Landscape Gardener II

  • Cypress, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Cypress, CA
  • 5 days ago

They instruct and train personnel under his/her supervision in the use of a variety of equipment and tools used in landscape maintenance....

Substitute Grounds Caretaker

  • CA
  • 5 days ago
  • CA
  • 5 days ago

Maintains lawns, grounds, and other cultivated areas; prepares areas for planting by clearing, grading, fertilizing, and watering ground; prepares areas for flowerbeds by roto-tiling, weed oiling, and...

Gardener

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 5 days ago

systems to ensure that plants receive the proper amount of water Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting....

Golf Course Greenskeeper

  • American Canyon, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • American Canyon, CA
  • 5 days ago

Do you love working in the great outdoors? Now is your chance to start a career in golf course maintenance. Learn how to maintain a course or bring your existing skills to our team. Golf Course...

Gardener

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 6 days ago

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

Demographic Data for California

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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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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 California

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 California 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 California
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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