Gardener

Gardener

Salary

$4,356.47 - $4,803.02 Monthly

Location

1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

10023

Department

Business & Administrative Services

Division

Facilities & Construction Services

Opening Date

06/19/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Probationary Period

Six months

Work Shift

See posting for work schedule details.

Salary Schedule/Range

CSEA-35

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Join Our Team at Pasadena City College!

Gardener - Multiple Positions

Competitive pay: $4,356.47 - $4,803.02 per month

Retirement: CalPERS

Paid Time Off: 20 paid holidays, 12 vacation days (to start), 12 sick days

Health and Wellness: Full medical, dental & vision coverage. No out-of-pocket cost.

Possible Schedule based on business needs:

• Tuesday - Saturday 5:00 am - 1:30 pm (weekend work premium of +1% on base salary)

Why You'll Love This Job

• Work outdoors in a beautiful campus setting.
• Enjoy stability with CalPERS retirement and excellent benefits.
• Be part of a team that keeps Pasadena City College safe, welcoming, and thriving.

What You'll Do:

• Plant, prune, cultivate, and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, and groundcovers.
• Keep lawns and outdoor spaces looking sharp: mowing, edging, trimming, raking, sweeping.
• Prepare soil, apply fertilizers, and manage pests and weeds responsibly.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment (mowers, blowers, sweepers, irrigation systems).
• Power wash, clean concrete surfaces, and help maintain athletic fields and event areas.
• Follow safety procedures and ensure equipment and chemicals are handled properly.
• Minor irrigation repairs

What We're Looking For:

• Hands-on experience in landscaping, gardening, or grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of plants, soil, watering, and pest control.
• Comfort using hand and power tools for grounds work.
• Physical ability to work outdoors year-round, lift, bend, and kneel.
• A detail-oriented, dependable team player who takes pride in their work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

• A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be completion of a course in gardening methods or some paid or unpaid experience in maintaining lawns and shrubs.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in planting, weeding, cultivating, and maintaining plants for several seasons.

To review the full job description, click here: Gardener

Core Competencies: The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position.

• Landscape Maintenance & Plant Care
• Irrigation System Awareness & Water Management
• Operation of Groundskeeping Equipment
• Pest, Weed & Soil Management
• Safety Practices
• Hazard Awareness
• Work Planning & Attention to Detail
• Teamwork & Reliability

Salary Range:

CSEA - 35

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

• If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
• If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
• The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
• While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
• Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
• Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
• Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
• Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
• The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
• Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
• The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
• An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

At Pasadena City College, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that enhances your life both inside and outside of work. Our benefits include a generous holiday schedule, ample sick time, and flexible vacation policies to ensure you have the time you need to rest and rejuvenate. For detailed information about our benefits, please view our Classified Employee Benefits Summary.

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All applicants are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will provide information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the screening and selection process. Be concise yet specific and informative in your responses to these supplemental questions. "See resume," attachments or links will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to the questions in the following boxes. Incomplete responses will not be considered. Please indicate below that you have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes
• No

02

I understand that my application will be considered incomplete if any required sections of the application are not completed and/or if any documents that are required are not attached to my online application by the closing date.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid Class "C" California drivers license?

• Yes, I possess a valid California Class C drivers license
• No, but I am able to obtain one by date of appointment
• No, and I am unable to obtain one

04

How many years of verifiable full time experience do you have in gardening, landscaping, or grounds maintenance?

• Zero
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• Over 5 years

05

Indicate where you have worked to obtain verifiable years of experience in gardening, landscaping, or grounds maintenance. What was the time frame, what was the employers name and describe the clerical/administrative support work performed. This section is required.

06

Indicate your level of knowledge in gardening including lawn planting, cutting procedures and general gardening methods.

• None
• Low
• Moderate
• High
• Very High

07

Please list the types of equipment and materials you have used in gardening and grounds work, including lawn care and general gardening duties. Please describe your experience using them.

08

Describe how you have demonstrated sensitivity and understanding in delivery of services and support to a diverse workforce and student population (diverse in terms of socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background). This section is required.

Required Question

Employer Pasadena Area Community College District

Address 1570 E. Colorado Blvd.

Pasadena, California, 91106-2003

Phone (626) 585-7388

Website https://pasadena.edu/hr