GARDENER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Apr 11, 2025 – The Gardener has experience in advanced landscape maintenance, including mowing, pruning, high tree removal, and irrigation system installation and repair. This role requires skills in operating a wide range of gardening tools and equipment, applying pesticides and fertilizers safely, and following permitting requirements. The gardener also demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, attention to safety, and effective communication in both independent and team settings.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Gardener Resume
  • Plant Care
  • Lawn Maintenance
  • Pest Control
  • Soil Preparation
  • Irrigation Monitoring
  • Equipment Operation
  • Tree Care
  • Fertilization Methods
  • Garden Installation
  • Plant Propagation
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Work Plan Execution
  • Department Liaison
  • Public Interaction
  • Safety Compliance
  • Event Hosting

Summary of Gardener Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Botany with 3 years of Experience

  • Commercial landscape/irrigation maintenance experience or equivalent education/experience
  • Skills in tree evaluation, applicable OSHA regulations, chemical use, and irrigation troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of construction, repair, and maintenance applicable to landscaping and grounds maintenance
  • Knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment used for landscape and grounds maintenance.
  • Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and established industry procedures and practices
  • Knowledge of MSDS manuals and chemicals, and training
  • Skilled in using tools, equipment, and vehicles utilized in grounds/landscape maintenance.
  • Ability to plan and organize work, read equipment manuals, maps, and landscape/irrigation site plans.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including orienting new hires
  • General knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment
  • Must be able to use non-restricted chemicals for lawns and plants

2. BS in Floriculture with 4 years of Experience

  • Expertise in the seasonal and long-term care for diverse plantings of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, grasses, and bulbs, including knowledge of plant culture, maintenance, and identification
  • Experience in landscape maintenance, agriculture, or nurseries
  • Demonstrated knowledge of naturalistic planting design
  • Detail-oriented, with considerable attention to order and cleanliness
  • Willing to collaborate on any tasks required for maintaining the highest standards of garden and overall park management
  • Must be a team player and willing to maintain positive engagement with the public and colleagues
  • Basic PC skills and familiarity with MS Office and Google Suite
  • Willingness to complete and abide by safety training
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience operating and making minor repairs to drip irrigation systems
  • Demonstrated knowledge of composting
  • Experience working in a crowded urban park

3. BS in Turfgrass Management with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience performing a variety of intermediate to advanced landscape maintenance duties - mowing, trimming, and pruning of lawns, shrubs, and trees.
  • Experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing automatic and central irrigation systems.
  • Experience performing specialized tasks, i.e., high tree pruning, tree removal greater than 15ft, and stump grinding.
  • Ability to use chemicals and fertilizers common to the trade and to spot spray weeds in the landscape.
  • Experience operating all standard equipment and tools for gardening tasks, including bike path sweeper, wood chippers, aerial platform equipment, tractors, trenching equipment, and motor vehicles.
  • Demonstrated customer service and communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as a team member, interacting well with others. 
  • Basic computer skills to input timekeeping and complete web-based training and standard reports.
  • Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, of the landscape trade.
  • Understanding of permitting requirements for above and below ground.
  • Knowledge of and experience with pesticides and fertilizers common to the landscape trade. 
  • Experience with spray equipment, including up to a 160-gallon truck tank for weed abatement, and certified by the State of California to apply pesticides.
  • Experience in making independent decisions, solving problems, determining workload, safety training, and preparing reports.