Landscape Gardener

The ideal candidate has experience with landscape maintenance, fine gardening, and plant care. We’re looking for someone who enjoys physical work, working outdoors, and caring for plants and landscapes.

Location: Oakland, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, onsite hours 7:30am-4:00pm. 
Benefits: Benefits for full-time employees include: Health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching,  FSA & Dependent Care plan,  Audiobook reimbursement, Paid vacation, access to company vehicle and mileage reimbursement when needed. 
Compensation: $25 - $27
Type: Full time, non-exempt

About Farmscape:

Farmscape designs, installs, and maintains food-focused landscapes that are beautiful, productive, and made for outdoor living across Los Angeles & the Bay Area.

Farmscape is committed to creating fair wage jobs with benefits including health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA & dependent care plan and paid vacation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain landscapes, farms, edible gardens, and outdoor spaces at residential and commercial properties throughout the Bay Area
• Perform regular landscape maintenance, including pruning, weeding, planting, watering, fertilizing, mulching, and general site upkeep
• Maintain edible gardens through planting, harvesting, crop care, soil management, and seasonal preparation
• Identify common ornamental, native, and edible plants and provide appropriate care to keep them healthy and looking their best
• Monitor plants for common pest, disease, irrigation, and plant health issues and communicate concerns to the Lead or Crew Leader
• Maintain and troubleshoot irrigation systems and identify basic irrigation problems
• Provide ongoing care and pruning for fruit trees
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently while maintaining a high standard of quality
• Follow daily work plans and priorities and communicate proactively when tasks cannot be completed as planned
• Keep landscape areas, sidewalks, pathways, and other work areas clean, organized, and free of debris
• Perform hands-on landscape work including digging, raking, shoveling, planting, pruning, loading, unloading, and moving materials, tools, and equipment
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas
• Work collaboratively with other gardeners and support the Lead or Crew Leader in completing daily site priorities
• Communicate with clients in a friendly and professional manner and provide appropriate updates when requested
• Follow Farmscape work standards, horticultural practices, and safety procedures
• Provide quality work and represent Farmscape professionally at client properties
• Drive between project sites, supply vendors, and company locations; a valid driver's license is required
• Take on additional responsibilities and develop skills as needed to support the team and company
• Perform other landscaping, gardening, farming, and maintenance tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• 1+ years experience in landscaping, gardening, farming, horticulture, grounds maintenance, or a related field
• Working knowledge of plants, including basic identification, pruning, planting, watering, fertilizing, and general plant care.
• Curiosity, resourcefulness, tenacity and strong work ethic are required. 
• Ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with customers and staff
• Ability to learn and adapt to Farmscape best practices
• Organizational skills and attention to detail a must
• Valid driver’s license & proof of insurance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting schedules.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and solutions-focused in high-pressure settings.

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Ability to perform manual work, lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time 
• Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions

To Apply:
Please submit resume to apply. NO CALLS PLEASE.

Background Check Notice

Farmscape complies with the California Fair Chance Act (FCA), the Los Angeles County Fair

Chance Ordinance (FCO), the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Diego County Fair

Chance Ordinance, and applicable federal law including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and

California ICRAA. We will not inquire about or consider criminal history until after a conditional offer

has been extended.

After a conditional offer is made, a background check will be conducted through Checkr, Inc. (a licensed Consumer Reporting Agency) and may include:

• County Criminal Search – county-level court criminal records.
• National Criminal Search (Standard) – multi-jurisdiction criminal database.
• Global Watchlist Search – sanctions, terrorist, and government debarment lists.
• Sex Offender Registry Search – national sex offender public registry.
• SN Trace – identity verification and address history.
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) – required due to driving responsibilities of this role.

If the background check identifies a conviction that may be directly related to the duties of this position, Farmscape will:

• Provide a written individualized assessment and a copy of the background report.
• Give you at least five (5) business days to respond with relevant information or documentation.
• Issue a final notice of adverse action if a decision to withdraw the offer is maintained.

A past conviction does not automatically disqualify you. We review each case individually, considering the nature of the offense, time elapsed, relevance to job duties, and evidence of rehabilitation. Arrests that did not result in conviction, participation in diversion programs, expunged/sealed convictions, and cannabis-related convictions will not be considered.

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.