Spanish-Speaking Gardener & Groundskeeper: Lawn & Pruning

Stay Green, Inc.; Oxnard (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Gardener to maintain and beautify outdoor spaces. You will perform lawn care, pruning, weed control, and plant care to ensure vibrant landscapes.

Requirements include Spanish communication, willingness to learn English, SGI Skill Training Levels I & II, high school diploma, and a driver’s license. Creative problem-solving and strong organizational skills are essential, with 1 year gardening experience preferred.

Qualifications

• The candidate must communicate in Spanish and be willing to learn English.
• Must pass SGI Technical/Horticultural Skill Training Tests Level I & II.
• Learn pruning, landscape maintenance, and plant care.
• Experience with general lawn maintenance and supervising repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform lawn maintenance including fertilizing and weed control.
• Maintain landscape design and plant health.
• Remove weeds and dead plants to keep gardens vibrant.
• Supervise repairs and ensure safe operations of grounds.

Skills

Spanish communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Creative

Education

High school diploma

Job description

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:
The Gardener must have the ability to communicate well in Spanish and be willing to learn to communicate in English. Gardeners must successfully pass the SGI Technical/Horticultural Skill Training Tests Level I & II. The Gardener must also be able to begin learning aesthetic and safety pruning of trees and plants. You will perform a range of general lawn maintenance duties including applying fertilizers, maintaining the landscape design, removing weeds and dead plants, and supervising repairs. As the landscaper, you will ensure the growth and vibrancy of our plants, flowers, lawn, and garden structures. The ideal candidate will be creative and have excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Hearing: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Speaking: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job, such as clearly communicating with multiple personnel.
• Vision: Normal visual acuity.
• Other: Must be able to prioritize; have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving ability.
• Lifting to 50 lbs.
• Pushing up to 50 lbs.

EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent qualification

RELATED WORK:
Gardening: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification: Driver's License