Native Landscape Gardener | LA Maintenance Pro

Farmscape; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

FSA & dependent care

Audiobook reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Farmscape is hiring a Landscape Maintenance Gardener in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on maintaining California native landscapes with hands-on garden work and irrigation oversight. You will plant, prune, mulch, weed, water, and inspect irrigation systems across multiple sites.

Requirements include 2 years in landscape maintenance, familiarity with native plants, reliable travel between sites, and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, FSA and vacation.

Qualifications

• 2 years of landscape maintenance or gardening experience.
• Familiarity with California native, perennial and climate-appropriate plants.
• Experience with planting, pruning, weeding, mulching and watering.
• Basic understanding of irrigation systems and controllers.
• Able to identify plant health and irrigation issues and suggest solutions.
• Independent worker who follows instructions and completes tasks efficiently.
• Reliable, punctual and able to travel between job sites in Los Angeles.
• Clear and professional communication with clients, managers and coworkers.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain California native, perennial, and climate-appropriate landscapes.
• Hands-on garden maintenance: planting, pruning, thinning, deadheading, hedging, mulching, weeding.
• Hand-water plants and monitor soil moisture; adjust watering as needed.
• Stake and support plants, vines, shrubs, and trees as required.
• Care for landscape trees and fruit trees; prune and identify health issues.
• Inspect and repair drip irrigation, sprinklers, and valves; program controllers.
• Identify health or irrigation issues and report to manager.
• Keep gardens, pathways, entryways and outdoor spaces clean and safe.
• Document work and provide site condition updates to supervisor.
• Work efficiently with high quality standards; keep tools and areas organized.
• Travel between job sites in Los Angeles; interact professionally with clients.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

California natives

Planting

Pruning

Weeding

Irrigation basics

Attention to detail

Valid driver's license

Team collaboration

Job description

Farmscape is hiring a Landscape Maintenance Gardener in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on maintaining California native landscapes with hands-on garden work and irrigation oversight. You will plant, prune, mulch, weed, water, and inspect irrigation systems across multiple sites.

Requirements include 2 years in landscape maintenance, familiarity with native plants, reliable travel between sites, and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, FSA and vacation.