Landscape Maintenance Gardener

Farmscape•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Farmscape is hiring a full-time, non-exempt Landscape Maintenance Gardener for its Saturate program in Los Angeles, California. Farmscape designs, installs, and maintains sustainable landscapes and urban farms for residential, commercial, and community spaces. The Saturate program cares for California native and climate-appropriate landscapes, with an emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and shared knowledge. The gardener will maintain native, perennial, and climate-appropriate landscapes; perform hands-on garden and tree care; monitor and maintain irrigation systems; identify and communicate plant and site issues; keep gardens and work areas clean and safe; and travel between job sites and supply vendors. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and requires outdoor physical work in varied weather conditions. Farmscape welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process. A background check is conducted after a conditional offer, in accordance with applicable fair-chance laws; a past conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant.

Requirements

At least 2 years of landscape maintenance or gardening experience.
Familiarity with California native, perennial, and climate-appropriate plants.
Experience with basic gardening tasks, including planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, and watering.
Basic understanding of drip irrigation, sprinklers, and irrigation controllers.
Ability to identify common plant health and irrigation issues and communicate potential solutions.
Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and complete tasks efficiently.
Reliable, punctual, adaptable, and willing to travel between job sites throughout Los Angeles.
Attention to detail and pride in leaving gardens clean and well cared for.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, managers, and coworkers.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, perform manual work and lift heavy objects, and walk and stand for long periods.
Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Maintain California native, perennial, and climate-appropriate landscapes.
Perform garden maintenance, including planting, pruning, thinning, deadheading, hedging, mulching, and weeding.
Hand-water plants and monitor soil moisture and watering needs.
Stake and support plants, vines, shrubs, and trees as needed.
Care for landscape and fruit trees, including pruning and identifying common plant health issues; tree work is ground work only.
Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair drip irrigation systems, sprinklers, and valves.
Program and adjust irrigation controllers to meet seasonal and plant watering needs.
Identify plant health, irrigation, and other landscape issues and communicate them to the manager.
Maintain cleanliness of gardens, pathways, entryways, and outdoor living spaces.
Follow garden notes, document completed work, and provide updates on site conditions.
Complete assigned tasks efficiently while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
Keep tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
Collaborate with team members and communicate professionally with clients.
Follow Farmscape work standards, horticultural practices, and safety procedures.
Drive between job sites and supply vendors.