Landscape Gardener

City of Concord (CA)•Concord, CA

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About The Position

The City of Concord is seeking an experienced Landscape Gardener in the Public Works Department. This position is open until filled; a first review of applications will take place the week of January 5, 2026. The Landscape Gardener performs parks maintenance, gardening, weed abatement, and grounds keeping work in assigned areas, such as parks, traffic medians, open space, public rights-of-way, and ball fields to ensure that these City resources are in an aesthetically pleasing condition and are available to meet the diverse needs for active and passive recreation and leisure activities. The Landscape Gardener measures results and data related to desired program outcomes daily and should make suggestions for improvements to processes and services as needed. This position is differentiated from the Maintenance Worker in Parks by the higher level of professional service provided and the additional lead responsibilities that may be assigned. The City of Concord offers the opportunity to take part in a collaborative and exciting work experience, where you can grow in your career while working alongside the community to make Concord a city of the highest quality. The City is an employer that invests in its employees' professional and personal development, values work-life balance, is dedicated to employee wellness and provides numerous benefit and retirement options

Requirements

Has a background in horticulture.
Has experience in the repair and maintenance of tools and equipment used in landscape maintenance.
Enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Can provide lead direction to assigned work crew.
Is proactive in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
Provides highest level of customer service.
Has excellent communication skills.
Is comfortable working independently and as a team.
Embraces and embodies the City's Mission, Vision, and Values.
Working knowledge of methods, tools, materials and practices used in parks and ground maintenance activities
Knowledge of common names and requirements of plants, trees and shrubs
Knowledge of the characteristics of typical plant diseases and pests and their control
Basic knowledge of irrigation systems, including installation, operation, maintenance, and routine repair
Basic knowledge of fertilizers and fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides.
Ability and willingness to adapt to changing work assignments
Ability to operate equipment and to use the tools and materials encountered in parks maintenance activities with efficiency and safety
Ability to input and retrieve data on electronic devices including computer terminals
Ability to plant, fertilize, edge, trim, mow, weed, and water lawns, plants, shrubs and/or trees
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, to work effectively without close supervision
Ability to work outdoors in all weather
Ability to provide lead direction to assigned work crew
Ability to practice the highest level of customer service
Ability to understand and practice concepts of team work, accountability, and seamless services
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with individuals from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds contacted in the course of work.
Education: Satisfactory completion of high school or equivalent supplemented by 9 units of coursework in ornamental horticulture or a related field, or other specialized training or certificates.
Experience: Three years of employment in grounds maintenance.
A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.
Requires supplemental certification or licensure relevant to the assigned landscape program area within the probationary period as an additional condition of continued employment in this position.

Responsibilities

Performs parks maintenance, gardening, weed abatement, and grounds keeping work in assigned areas, such as parks, traffic medians, open space, public rights-of-way, and ball fields
Measures results and data related to desired program outcomes daily and should make suggestions for improvements to processes and services as needed.
Ensures that work assignments are accomplished; reports reasons for any delays; reports the time and tasks performed and materials used on a daily basis.
Waters, fertilizes, mows, weeds, edges and replaces turf pursuant to established maintenance schedule or after assessment of needs.
Plants, waters, and maintains ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, and flowers as defined in standard practices manual.
Picks up rubbish and litter; cleans walkways, driveways, parking areas, and drainage facilities; keeps restrooms, play equipment, and picnic and recreation facilities clean and orderly.
Prepares soils for various kinds of planting and cultivates around plants, shrubs, and trees.
Performs routine inspection and maintenance of irrigation systems, such as cleaning and relocation of sprinkler heads and cleaning and repairing of automatic valves; assists in major mechanical maintenance and repairs. May program automatic controllers for sprinkler and irrigation systems.
Monitors condition of turf, ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, flowers, and trees and reports the presence of turf, plant and tree diseases and pests.
Performs other parks maintenance tasks, such as installing header boards along paths flower beds; assembling portable picnic tables; assisting with the repair of barbecue pits; and installation of project barricade fencing; and assisting with rough carpentry and concrete work.
May prepare and apply or assist in the preparation and application of fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides.
May propagate flowers, shrubs, or trees.
May answer emergency or complaint calls regarding conditions in parks or other landscaped areas; and observe and report parks facilities or buildings that need repair.

Benefits

A variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit if waiving coverage
City-paid dental insurance; employee-paid vision insurance
Vacation with tiered accrual increases, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Both 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
Participation in CalPERS pension
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care and commuting costs
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement program
A wellness program that offers annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well a variety of mental health resources

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