Gardener

Gardener Salary:

$43,819.00 - $68,013.00

Annually Location:

Moraga, CA Job Type:

Full-Time Job Number:

202600034

Division:

Business Affairs Division Department:

Facilities Services Department Closing:

5/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific . About Saint Mary's College Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's College of California is a residential institution in the Moraga Valley, 20 miles east of San Francisco, rooted in the Catholic, Lasallian, and Liberal Arts traditions. Enrolling more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the College integrates liberal and professional education within a mission shaped by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Known for academic excellence, innovation, and responsiveness, Saint Mary's fosters shared inquiry, meaningful student engagement, and a strong commitment to diversity, leadership, and service. Why Join Saint Mary's College? At Saint Mary's, your work has visible impact. As a close-knit residential college, employees work collaboratively across departments-your ideas, leadership, and contributions directly shape the student experience and the future direction of the institution. Colleagues partner across divisions, decisions are grounded in mission, and innovation is encouraged. If you are seeking a workplace where purpose, community, and professional growth intersect-and where your work truly matters-Saint Mary's offers that opportunity. Job Title Gardener Job Summary Under direct supervision of the Grounds Manager, the Gardener manages the grounds maintenance, gardening, sweeping, grounds clean-up, irrigation, and related work as required. The Gardener accomplishes these duties through the maintenance of lawns, tree and shrub trimming, fertilizing, soil preparation and treatment, administering pesticides, and maintaining the tools and equipment necessary to do the work safely. This particular position has an emphasis on landscape irrigation. Essential Responsibilities Pruning, Trimming & Planting Under minimal supervision of the Grounds Lead and/or the Grounds Supervisor, prunes trees & shrubs, assesses environment for new plantings (sun/shade/irrigation/soil preparation). Skilled at the identification and pruning of the various types of plants to ensure proper growth and creative design to achieve the desired outcome. Cares for the special gardens, fountains and other landscape. Decorates the Chapel and Chapel Plaza for Christmas, Easter and other special occasions held in the Soda Center and around campus. Also provides plants for Commencement. Oversees the installation, maintenance and repair of the campus irrigation systems. Replaces valves, heads, piping, timers, etc. Teaches other staff members how to perform basic repairs. Lawn & Plant Care Mows and edges lawns. Controls weeds using appropriate chemicals. Aerates and fertilizes lawns and flower beds. Controls pests through spraying pesticides, digging & trapping methods. Assists with minor irrigation problems, such as replacement of sprinkler heads. Campus Clean Up (2 hours per day) Picks-up litter, leaves and other debris around the campus facilities & grounds. Empties garbage/trash receptacles. Cleans storm drains & building gutters, seasonally. Maintenance and Operations of Machinery Conducts routine safety inspections of machinery and equipment, and ensures equipment works properly and safely. Regularly cleans and services equipment including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, hedge trimmers and chain saws. Operates lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, tractors, wood chippers, trucks and rototillers.

Experience and Qualifications Education:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of irrigation, grounds, landscape, and gardening.

Skills/Abilities:

Working knowledge of grounds keeping equipment, materials and tools.

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid California Driver's License required. Must be able to be insured by College's provider.

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