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City and County of San Francisco

3410 Apprentice Gardener - Spring 2026

City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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The San Francisco Recreation & Park Department is now accepting applications for 3410 Apprentice Gardener for Spring 2026. ONE WEEK FILING ONLY. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT VERIFICATION OF MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. In addition to submitting an online application, applicants must submit verification documents. Only applicants who submit both an online application and all requested verification will be considered for participation in the department's selection process.

Application Opening:

October 8, 2025.

Application Deadline:

October 15, 2025 at 5:00 pm.

Verification Deadline:

October 17, 2025 at 5:00 pm.

Compensation:

$27.1750 Hourly.

Appointment Type:

Permanent-Exempt (PEX) Appointment. Pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Charter, Section 10.104.13. Any person occupying a position under exempt appointment shall not be subject to civil service selection, appointment, and removal procedures. Exempt employees shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer.

Responsibilities

Participates in a structured on-the-job and classroom training program and learns routine and basic manual labor tasks.

Waters lawns, planted areas and playfields; uses hand or power mower to cut lawns; fertilizes lawns, shrubs and flower beds.

Performs routine and limited trimming and pruning of shrubs and hedges; gathers and disposes of cuttings.

With close supervision, sprays herbicides; plants and transplants shrubs or small plants; traps or destroys rodents; assists in the renovation of lawns or play areas.

Removes debris and litter; sweeps and cleans play areas, paths or roadways; removes trash; assists in loading debris on trucks.

Rakes and weeds lawns; weeds and cultivates planted areas; cleans restrooms or other auxiliary buildings in a playground or park.

Sharpens, cleans and maintains tools and equipment; performs general maintenance duties.

Assists in responding to specific service requests generated by the public, department or other City agency.

Loads and unloads materials, supplies, and equipment on and off trucks safely.

Assists in making minor repairs and adjustments to landscape irrigation systems, mower equipment, and hoses.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Meet admission and eligibility requirements for enrollment at City College of San Francisco:

You must be eighteen (18) years old on or before the first day of instruction for the term, or

You are a high school graduate; or

You are the equivalent of a high school graduate (GED or state proficiency exam); or

You completed a minimum of 120 high school credits and have submitted a permission/consent form.

Visit the City College of San Francisco's admission policy:

https://www.ccsf.edu/admissions-recordsregistration/credit-admission

Possession of a valid California (Class C) driver's license

Note: If selected, participants must be registered with City College of San Francisco and enrolled in OH 50 Introduction to Environmental Horticulture. Due to limited space, enroll and register as soon as possible. See the City College of San Francisco for registration information.

Desirable Qualifications (may be used to identify finalists):

Six (6) months (1,040 hours) of verifiable experience in care and maintenance of landscaped areas or as a journey-level tradesperson in construction or industrial field;

A good driving record (restrictions apply as noted in the original posting);

Verifiable experience in a physically demanding position (e.g., gardening assistant, laborer, etc.);

Ability to safely lift/move large plants and equipment, and to kneel, bend and squat for extended periods;

New or continuing student status at City College of San Francisco.

Working Conditions The nature of the work may involve exposure to inclement weather, hazardous conditions, and materials (e.g., feces, urine, syringes). Some positions require driving large trucks or vans, operating riding mowers, or heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions may require weekend or shift work.

How To Apply STEP 1

– Apply online by October 15, 2025 by 5:00 pm.

STEP 2

– Complete and submit all verification documents by October 17, 2025 by 5:00 pm. Verification documents include:

Verification of eligibility for enrollment in City College of San Francisco (HS diploma, GED, or college transcripts, etc.).

Verification of valid California Class C Driver's License (with legible copy).

DMV driving history printout (current, dated within one month). Printout must state the word “End” on the final page.

Instructions for sending verification documents as a complete packet:

Scan and attach all verification documents to your application.

Label all attached documents (e.g., driver’s license, HS diploma, DMV printout).

Do not mail or hand-deliver verification materials.

Note:

Failure to complete ALL steps may disqualify you. Falsifying information may lead to disqualification.

Additional Information Selection may include written, performance, and oral assessments tentatively during the week of December 4, 2025. Further details will be provided to invited candidates.

EEO and Legal The City and County of San Francisco is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Information about hiring process, conviction history, benefits, ADA accommodations, veterans preference, right to work, and diversity statements are provided in the original posting.

Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude employment; selected candidates may be fingerprinted and their history reviewed to determine suitability in compliance with state law.

Additional postings and information about related roles and the department are listed in the original job description and public listings.

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