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Job Description
Description
The City of Laguna Beach is seeking a skilled and motivated Parks Gardener to join our team. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with a passion for horticulture and a strong background in irrigation, plant care, and landscape maintenance. The position focuses on maintaining and enhancing the City’s parks and open spaces through tasks such as irrigation system repairs and programming, plant identification, pruning, weed management, planting, fertilizing, and applying herbicides. Irrigation technical skills and certificates are highly desirable, along with the ability to use a variety of tools and equipment. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in detailed, high-quality work that directly improves our community’s outdoor spaces.
What You’ll Be Great At- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Plant, herbicide, and irrigation knowledge
- Attention to detail and pride in quality work
- Being self-motivated and organized in daily tasks
- Acting with integrity and ethics
- Computer skills
Apply now to be part of the first review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on October 8 , 2025.
Examples of Duties
The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Parks Gardener. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Qualifications
Any combination demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Additional classes in horticulture or related fields are desirable.
Experience: Four years of park maintenance or gardening experience or one year of experience with the City as Maintenance Worker I where the applicant has acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the duties of the position. Irrigation and landscaping experience is preferred.
License/Certificate Requirements: Due to the performance of some field duties, which may require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid California Driver's license and an acceptable driving record is required. Must be able to obtain a California Class B Driver's License with appropriate endorsement(s). A Qualified Applicator Certificate for pesticides is preferred.
Supplemental Information
DOT Compliance
In compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and the City's policy on random testing for controlled substances and alcohol for commercially licensed drivers, candidates for this position who are commercially licensed are required to pass a drug test prior to placement in the position. All employees working in this position, who are subject to maintaining a commercial driver's license for the performance of duties, will be enrolled as participants in the City's Random Testing Program for Controlled Substances and Alcohol.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or lower classifications.
Application Process: All interested applicants must submit a completed online city application. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on October 8, 2025. Applications will be screened carefully and selected applicants will be invited to undergo a Structured Panel Interview to evaluate their knowledge, skills and abilities. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of applicants deemed eligible before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.
Pre-employment Process: Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice, and a pre-placement physical including a drug test. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.
Why work for Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, retirement plans, and paid time off. The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. EEO/ADA.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Laguna Beach
Show moreThe City of Laguna Beach was founded on June 29, 1927, and is a small town of picturesque beaches, hiking trails, a walkable downtown, and summer art festivals. Located in southwest Orange County, Laguna Beach occupies 8.84 square miles, has a population of approximately 23,000 and welcomes six million visitors each year.
The City provides a full range of services, including recreational activities, cultural arts events, public works services, transit operations, community development, administrative services, and police, fire, and marine safety protection. Laguna Beach operates under a council-manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in a five-person City Council. The City Manager carries out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, oversees the day-to-day operations of the City, and appoints department heads.
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