Landscape Gardener

Oakland, CA

• $25-$27/hour | Full Time Schedule:

|Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm. Farmscape is hiring a Landscape Gardener to work outdoors maintaining residential and commercial gardens and landscapes.

This is a physical, fast-past field position.

You'll spend your day moving between client properties and completing hands-on garden work such as weeding, pruning, planting, watering, harvesting and general landscape care. We're looking for someone who is comfortable with manual labor, works at a steady pace, follows direction, and enjoys being active and outdoors all day.

What You'll Do Perform hands-on maintenance for landscapes, gardens, and outdoor spaces at homes and businesses Weed, prune, plant, mulch, water, harvest, and clean up garden areas Care for vegetable gardens, fruit trees, native plants, perennials, and other landscape plants Complete assigned garden work efficiently and thoroughly during scheduled visits Check plants and irrigation for common problems and let the team lead know when something needs attention Keep tools, vehicles, and work areas clean, organized, and safe Follow garden notes and instructions for each property Work with the crew to complete daily jobs and provide great service to our clients Drive between job sites and help with other landscaping and gardening tasks as needed What We're Looking For 1+ years of landscaping, gardening, groundskeeping, farming, or similar experience.

Basic experience with plants, pruning, planting, watering, and landscape maintenance.

Enjoy physical, hands-on work and being outdoors all day Can maintain a steady and efficient work pace throughout the day Are comfortable with repetitive physical tasks like weeding, digging, pruning, lifting, and carrying Take direction well and can apply feedback to your work Pay attention to quality while still getting work done efficiently Are dependable, punctual, and ready to work Are comfortable working independently once you've been shown what to do Are interested in learning gardening and horticulture skills through hands-on experience Are friendly and professional around clients and coworkers Able to work well with a crew and communicate clearly.

Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable doing physical work throughout the day.
• Comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions.
• Benefits Full-time, consistent Monday–Friday schedule Health insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid vacation Paid sick leace Paid holidays Long term disability FSA & Dependent Care FSA Audiobook reimbursement About Farmscape Farmscape designs, installs, and maintains sustainable landscapes throughout California.
• Our gardeners care for everything from vegetable gardens and fruit trees to native, perennial, and ornamental landscapes.
• This is an active outdoor job.
• Gardeners spend most of the workday on their feet and regularly walk, bend, kneel, dig, lift, carry, and use hand tools while working in varying outdoor conditions.
• If you like working with your hands, staying active, working outdoors, and seeing what you've accomplished at the end of the day, we'd like to hear from you.
• Fair Chance Statement Farmscape complies with the San Francisco, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).
• We will not inquire about or consider your criminal history until after a conditional offer has been extended.

If a background check reveals a conviction that we believe may be directly related to the duties of this position, we will:

• Provide a written individualized assessment, Include a copy of the background check, and Give you at least five (5) business days to respond with relevant information or documentation.
• A past conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment.
• We review each case individually and consider time passed, relevance to job duties, and any evidence of rehabilitation.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Farmscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace.
• We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category.
• Reasonable Accommodation Notice Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.
• If you require accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact employment@farmscapegardens.com.
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