County of Los Angeles
ASSISTANT ARBORETUM GARDENER
County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation
We will be accepting online applications from Friday, October 24, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Friday, November 14, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PT). Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Friday, November 14, 2025 to be accepted.
What does an Assistant Arboretum Gardener do?
Plants, transplants, irrigates, fertilizes, sprays, weeds, prunes, stakes, trains and ties flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees.
Uses hand tools such as pruners, rakes, shovels and related power equipment including chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers and brush clippers.
Learns plant identification and botanical names to assist in observing the condition and needs of plants under care and take action, under direction, to vary or initiate watering, fertilizing, and pest control methods.
Mixes and applies pesticides, fertilizers and growth regulators.
Plants, cultivates, mows, edges, weeds, sprays, fertilizes and renovates lawn areas.
Trains volunteers and oversees grounds maintenance workers and other staff, leading them in setting up tables and chairs and arranging plants for public events such as plant sales and classes.
Performs minor irrigation repair and irrigation controller programming, as needed.
Provides information to visitors regarding plant names or characteristics, as needed.
Requirements to Qualify
One year of gardening experience in an arboretum, estate garden, botanical garden, retail nursery or display-oriented public garden.
Three (3) months of paid or unpaid gardening or plant nursery experience AND completion of nine (9) semester units or twelve (12) quarter units of botany, horticulture, landscape design or related subjects at an accredited college.
Driver License A valid California Class C Driver License or an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related duties.
Desirable Qualifications
Additional years beyond the required gardening experience.
Experience gardening in multiple arboreta, botanical or display garden collection types (e.g., climate type or region, plant type, theme).
Additional relevant semester or quarter units from an accredited college in horticulture, botany, ecology or a closely related subject.
Relevant certifications or current licenses, such as
California DPR Qualified Applicator License (QAL) or Certificate (QAC)
UC Master Gardener
California Native Plant Landscaper Certificate (CNPLC)
ISA Certified Arborist
ISA Certified Master Arborist
Special Requirement Information * Gardening or Plant Nursery Work are defined as cultivation and maintenance of individual plants, which require a level of specialized plant knowledge of horticulture, botany and specific plant care. This is not to be confused with groundskeeping, which is typically general property maintenance using a variety of tools and power equipment for lawn care, hedge trimming and debris clearance.
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What does an Assistant Arboretum Gardener do?
Plants, transplants, irrigates, fertilizes, sprays, weeds, prunes, stakes, trains and ties flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees.
Uses hand tools such as pruners, rakes, shovels and related power equipment including chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers and brush clippers.
Learns plant identification and botanical names to assist in observing the condition and needs of plants under care and take action, under direction, to vary or initiate watering, fertilizing, and pest control methods.
Mixes and applies pesticides, fertilizers and growth regulators.
Plants, cultivates, mows, edges, weeds, sprays, fertilizes and renovates lawn areas.
Trains volunteers and oversees grounds maintenance workers and other staff, leading them in setting up tables and chairs and arranging plants for public events such as plant sales and classes.
Performs minor irrigation repair and irrigation controller programming, as needed.
Provides information to visitors regarding plant names or characteristics, as needed.
Requirements to Qualify
One year of gardening experience in an arboretum, estate garden, botanical garden, retail nursery or display-oriented public garden.
Three (3) months of paid or unpaid gardening or plant nursery experience AND completion of nine (9) semester units or twelve (12) quarter units of botany, horticulture, landscape design or related subjects at an accredited college.
Driver License A valid California Class C Driver License or an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related duties.
Desirable Qualifications
Additional years beyond the required gardening experience.
Experience gardening in multiple arboreta, botanical or display garden collection types (e.g., climate type or region, plant type, theme).
Additional relevant semester or quarter units from an accredited college in horticulture, botany, ecology or a closely related subject.
Relevant certifications or current licenses, such as
California DPR Qualified Applicator License (QAL) or Certificate (QAC)
UC Master Gardener
California Native Plant Landscaper Certificate (CNPLC)
ISA Certified Arborist
ISA Certified Master Arborist
Special Requirement Information * Gardening or Plant Nursery Work are defined as cultivation and maintenance of individual plants, which require a level of specialized plant knowledge of horticulture, botany and specific plant care. This is not to be confused with groundskeeping, which is typically general property maintenance using a variety of tools and power equipment for lawn care, hedge trimming and debris clearance.
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