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ASSISTANT ARBORETUM GARDENER Print ( Apply ufeff ASSISTANT ARBORETUM GARDENER Salary $41,736.00 - $56,148.00 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number D0282A Department PARKS AND RECREATION Opening Date 10/23/2025 Closing Date 11/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION EXAM NUMBER: D0282A APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: 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. RECRUITMENT TYPE: We invite everyone who believes they meet or exceed the requirements listed below to apply. Why Work for Us? Working for Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation offers the opportunity to be part of a department that stewards some of the regionu2019s most treasured public spaces, including world-class botanical gardens, historic estates, vibrant community gardens, and educational nature centers. These gardens not only showcase diverse plant collections and natural habitats but also serve as living classrooms where visitors of all ages learn about conservation, sustainability, and the unique ecology of Southern California. By joining our team, you will help preserve these spaces, support environmental education, and provide meaningful recreational and cultural experiences that enhance the quality of life for millions of residents and visitors each year. With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. What does an Assistant Arboretum Gardener do? Positions allocable to this class are regularly assigned to assist in the maintenance and development of one or more planted sections which are curated to emulate geographical region from around the world and/or other specialized planting of a botanical garden, display garden, or nature center. Essential Job Functions + 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, weedeaters, blowers, brush clippers. + Learns plant identification and botanical names in connection with gardening work in order 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 oversee grounds maintenance workers and/or other staff members and lead them in setting up tables and/or chairs and arranging plants for public events such as plant sales and classes, as needed. + Performs minor irrigation repair and irrigation controller programming, as needed. + Provides information to visitors regarding plant names or characteristics, as needed. For more information, please view the classification specification: Assistant Arboretum Gardener ( Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY: + One year of gardening experience in an arboretum, estate garden, botanical garden, retail nursery, or display-oriented public garden. -OR- + Three (3) months of paid or unpaid experience in gardening or plant nursery work 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 the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related duties. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional points will be given to applicants who possess the following: + Additional years beyond the required gardening experience + Experience gardening in multiple arboreta, botanical, or display garden collection types. + typically based on a climate type or region, physical geography type, plant types, theme, etc. + Additional relevant semester or quarter units from an accredited college or university or degree in the field of horticulture, botany, ecology, or a closely related subject. + Relevant certifications or current licenses + such as, but not limited to... + Regulated Licenses + California DPR Qualified Applicator License (QAL) or Certificate (QAC) + Certificates + 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 ascultivation and maintenance of individual plants, which require a level or specialized plant knowledge of horticulture, botany, and specific plant care. This is not to be confused with groundskeepingwhich is typically general property maintenance using variety of tools and power equipment for lawn care, hedge trimming, and litter or debris clearance. For Option II or the Desirable Qualifications, to demonstrate that you currently have the required units or degree,please upload a legible copy of your official transcripts which shows the units completed in the specialize courses. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:; and; To receive credit for any of the listed certificates or licenses, please also provide a legible copy your certificate(s) or license(s). You may also submit this documentationwithin 10 business days from the end of the filing periodto