"Gardener"

Gardener

Salary: $26.15 to $28.83 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) - In Person, CA

Priority Screening Date: February 2, 2026 OPEN UNTIL FILLED

To Apply: Gardener

More than one applicant may be hired from this posting.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities Planning, Maintenance, and Operations, performs skilled and semi-skilled horticultural maintenance operations and routine grounds maintenance. All reasonably related duties are included.

Essential Functions

• Maintains landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, canals/creeks, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding, and removing hazardous debris.
• Plants, transplants, cultivates, fertilizes, and irrigates ornamental plants as well as established trees and shrubs, for the purpose of keeping the areas attractive and for protecting against erosion and/or fire.
• Prepares grounds and athletic fields for the purpose of providing attractive and safe areas for institutional and public use (e.g. assemblies, graduation, ball fields, courtyards etc.).
• Prepares and applies various chemical spraying solutions, insecticides, herbicides and fungicides.
• Inspects and repairs irrigation and sprinkler systems.
• Maintains landscaping equipment (e.g. mowers, chain saws, blowers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, public, etc.
• Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Complies with all mandated CAL/OSHA safety provisions in the course of work.
• Use of new equipment, materials and techniques is required with the need to remain current in new technology.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Requirements

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
2. Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility; and
3. Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license; and
4. Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities and learning styles of community college students and staff.

Desirable Qualifications: Two (2) years of commercial landscape experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skills: utilizing equipment used in trade; operating heavy equipment.

Knowledge: irrigation, landscaping equipment; landscape maintenance.

Abilities: use of alternative methods of pest control; adhering to safety procedures; working as part of a team and communicating with diverse groups.

Work Schedule

Campus: Kentfield and Indian Valley Campus (Novato)

Full-time Equivalent: 1.0 - Full-time

Months per Year: 12

Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm, 40 Hours per Week

Required Application Documents

1. Cover Letter describing your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this job posting (cover letter)
2. Resume (resume)
3. STATEMENT: Please provide a response to the following prompt (one page maximum): College of Marin's commitment to educational excellence is rooted in providing equitable opportunities and fostering success for all members of our diverse community. Practices and outcomes related to diversity and inclusion are vital measures of institutional excellence. Please describe how you would contribute to an inclusive and welcoming campus environment through your work as a gardener.