Landscape Gardener

Overview1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by City of Berkeley. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay$84,084.00/yr - $89,286.29/yrBenefits Of Working For BerkeleyBerkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.Job opportunityThe City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Landscape Gardener in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department. The current vacancy is in the Urban Forestry Unit and will staff the tree planting and young tree care team. The City of Berkeley plants, waters, and establishes up to 1,000 trees each year. This recruitment will also create an eligibility list that may be used to staff the Landscape Maintenance Unit.See the full job class specification here: QualificationsA typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position isEquivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years experience in landscape maintenance work, similar to that described in the job classification. Possession of an AA degree in horticulture or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.Other RequirementsMust possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions.Application ProcessApplications must be received by September 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to . Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.Exam ProcessThe exam process will include, but may not be limited to:Application review for minimum qualifications and required documentsReview of Supplemental QuestionnairePerformance Exam: October 14 and possibly 15, 2025Tests may consist of any combination of performance, written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.Pre-employment & Equal OpportunityPre-Employment Process Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver’s license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.Disaster Service WorkerAll City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.Other content from the original description (referrals, related jobs, and side notes) has been omitted to preserve relevance and readability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-24