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Gardener role at Pasadena City College (PCC). Competitive pay with comprehensive benefits. Salary, Location and Details
Salary: $4,356.47 - $4,803.02 monthly Location: Pasadena, CA Job Type: Full-Time Department: Business & Administrative Services Closing: 10/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Schedule
Possible schedule based on business needs Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (weekend work premium of +1% on base salary) What You’ll Do
Plant, prune, cultivate, and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, and groundcovers. Keep lawns and outdoor spaces looking sharp: mowing, edging, trimming, raking, sweeping. Prepare soil, apply fertilizers, and manage pests and weeds responsibly. Operate and maintain landscaping equipment (mowers, blowers, sweepers, irrigation systems). Power wash, clean concrete surfaces, and help maintain athletic fields and event areas. Follow safety procedures and ensure equipment and chemicals are handled properly. Minor irrigation repairs What We’re Looking For
Hands-on experience in landscaping, gardening, or grounds maintenance. Knowledge of plants, soil, watering, and pest control. Comfort using hand and power tools for grounds work. Physical ability to work outdoors year-round, lift, bend, and kneel. A detail-oriented, dependable team player who takes pride in their work. Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Completion of a course in gardening methods or some paid or unpaid experience in maintaining lawns and shrubs. Desirable Qualifications
Experience in planting, weeding, cultivating, and maintaining plants for several seasons. Benefits and Perks
Retirement: CalPERS Paid Time Off: 20 paid holidays, 12 vacation days (to start), 12 sick days Health and Wellness: Full medical, dental & vision coverage. No out-of-pocket cost. Application and Selection Process
Online application process. Hard copy, email, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Follow the process carefully; incomplete applications may not be processed. You'll need to reapply in full if updating submitted information. All hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee; meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. For assistance, contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627 (Mon–Fri, 6 a.m.–6 p.m. PST). Required Materials and Eligibility
Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Proof of eligibility to work in the United States Background check including Live Scan and TB assessment Equal Opportunity
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District does not discriminate in employment procedures and practices. Title IX policies are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office. To apply, please visit the official job posting: Gardener at Pasadena City College.
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Gardener role at Pasadena City College (PCC). Competitive pay with comprehensive benefits. Salary, Location and Details
Salary: $4,356.47 - $4,803.02 monthly Location: Pasadena, CA Job Type: Full-Time Department: Business & Administrative Services Closing: 10/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Schedule
Possible schedule based on business needs Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (weekend work premium of +1% on base salary) What You’ll Do
Plant, prune, cultivate, and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, and groundcovers. Keep lawns and outdoor spaces looking sharp: mowing, edging, trimming, raking, sweeping. Prepare soil, apply fertilizers, and manage pests and weeds responsibly. Operate and maintain landscaping equipment (mowers, blowers, sweepers, irrigation systems). Power wash, clean concrete surfaces, and help maintain athletic fields and event areas. Follow safety procedures and ensure equipment and chemicals are handled properly. Minor irrigation repairs What We’re Looking For
Hands-on experience in landscaping, gardening, or grounds maintenance. Knowledge of plants, soil, watering, and pest control. Comfort using hand and power tools for grounds work. Physical ability to work outdoors year-round, lift, bend, and kneel. A detail-oriented, dependable team player who takes pride in their work. Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Completion of a course in gardening methods or some paid or unpaid experience in maintaining lawns and shrubs. Desirable Qualifications
Experience in planting, weeding, cultivating, and maintaining plants for several seasons. Benefits and Perks
Retirement: CalPERS Paid Time Off: 20 paid holidays, 12 vacation days (to start), 12 sick days Health and Wellness: Full medical, dental & vision coverage. No out-of-pocket cost. Application and Selection Process
Online application process. Hard copy, email, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Follow the process carefully; incomplete applications may not be processed. You'll need to reapply in full if updating submitted information. All hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee; meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. For assistance, contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627 (Mon–Fri, 6 a.m.–6 p.m. PST). Required Materials and Eligibility
Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Proof of eligibility to work in the United States Background check including Live Scan and TB assessment Equal Opportunity
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District does not discriminate in employment procedures and practices. Title IX policies are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office. To apply, please visit the official job posting: Gardener at Pasadena City College.
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