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GARDENER I-II

Salary

$19.35 - $28.70 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

J24AN-26

Department

Multiple Departments - (CL)

Opening Date

12/22/2025

Closing Date

1/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Monday , December 22, 2025, through 11:59 pm, Monday, January 5, 2026.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Grade I - $19.351 - $26.408 Hourly

Grade II - $21.035 - $28.703 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, independently or as a member of a crew, performs or evaluates contractor performance for skilled gardening work; prepares soil and performs cultivation work; grades, plants and reseeds lawns; mows lawns using triplex and/or rotary riding type mowers and walk-type mowers; edges and waters lawns; adjusts and makes minor repairs to sprinkler systems; programs irrigation system using central software; prunes shrubs and trees; transplants flowers, shrubs and/or trees; leads the work of helpers performing gardening and grounds maintenance work; operates trucks and light power equipment; services and makes minor repairs to tools and equipment; observes and enforces safety regulation; orders materials and supplies, keeps time and other records; may be required to apply chemicals for weed and pest control; performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements A, B, or C:

Option A:Two years of paid full-time equivalent experience in gardening and grounds maintenance work and knowledge of the care and maintenance of flowers, shrubs, plants, trees, lawns, and/or athletic fields.

OR

Option B: Education equivalent to two years of training at an accredited college or university with major course work in Horticulture or related fields(proof of coursework and/or transcript required at time of filing)*.

OR

Option C: Combination of paid full-time equivalent experience and education totaling two years(proof of degree and/or transcript required at time of filing)*.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Knowledge of pesticide use and safety, irrigation systems, and drought-tolerant plant materials.

+ Ability to:

+ Assess, document and troubleshoot issues within the complete irrigation system;

+ Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;

+ Work independently;

+ Drive City vehicles;

+ Utilize electronic work order system;

+ Utilize standard horticultural equipment;

+ Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; and

+ Work in or near streets with heavy traffic.

Willingness to work overtime, weekend and/or holiday hours.

A valid driver's license must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of the selection.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with contractors on landscape and grounds maintenance projects; knowledge of bioswale and wetland management is desired for some positions in the Harbor Department; State of California Department of Agriculture Qualified Pesticide Applicator Certificate, Horticulture Certificate, Arboriculture Certificate; valid Class A or B motor vehicle operator's license; and knowledge of CALTRANS standards for setting up traffic control devices are desired for some positions.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Written Exam…………………........................................................................................100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

If you have not received notification within two weeks of filing, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-7008.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here:www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences. This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking

• Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline. Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-7008 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday or [email protected] and include GARDENER I-II in the subject line .Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

+ Yes

+ No

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:Applicants must meet the following options to qualify: Option A: Two years of paid full-time equivalent experience in gardening and grounds maintenance work and knowledge of the care and maintenance of flowers, shrubs, plants, trees, lawns, and/or athletic fields. -OR- Option B: Education equivalent to two years of training at an accredited college or university with major course work in Horticulture or related fields (*proof of coursework and/or transcript required at time of filing). -OR- Option C: Combination of paid full-time equivalent experience and education totaling two years (*proof of degree and/or transcript required at time of filing). *Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.Please indicate under which of the following options would qualify you for the Gardener I-II position.

+ Option A: I have two years of paid full-time equivalent experience in gardening and grounds maintenance work and knowledge of the care and maintenance of flowers, shrubs, plants, trees, lawns, and/or athletic fields.

+ Option B: I have education equivalent to two years of training at an accredited college or university with major course work in Horticulture or related fields and have attached proof of coursework and/or transcript to my application.

+ Option C: I have a combination of paid full-time equivalent experience and education totaling two years and have attached proof of coursework and/or transcript to my application.

+ I do not posses the qualifications in any of the aforementioned options. I understand that selecting this option will disqualify me from the position.

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EXPERIENCE:Candidates applying under Option A or Option CMUSTcomplete this section.Please describe all your applicable experience in gardening and grounds maintenance work and knowledge of the care and maintenance of flowers, shrubs, plants, trees, lawns, and/or athletic fields in the section below. If you do not have any experience, please type NONE. Do not state "see resume". If you do not have experience, indicate "NONE". Incomplete responsesWILL NOT receive credit.Your response must include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Please describe in detail your knowledge of pesticide use and safety, irrigation systems, and drought-tolerant plant materials. Your response must demonstrate the knowledge in this area to receive credit. Incomplete responsesWILL NOT receive credit.If you do not possess this knowledge, indicate"NONE".

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (optional):Experience working with contractors on landscape and grounds maintenance projects; knowledge of bioswale and wetland management is desired for some positions in the Harbor Department; State of California Department of Agriculture Qualified Pesticide Applicator Certificate, Horticulture Certificate, Arboriculture Certificate; valid Class A or B motor vehicle operator's license; and knowledge of CALTRANS standards for setting up traffic control devices are desired for some positions. Please select the areas in which you have experience.

+ Experience working with contractors on landscape and grounds maintenance projects.

+ Knowledge of bioswale and wetland management (desired for positions in the Harbor Department).

+ Knowledge of CALTRANS standards for setting up traffic control devices are desired for some positions.

+ State of California Department of Agriculture Qualified Pesticide Applicator Certificate

+ Horticulture Certificate

+ Arboriculture Certificate

+ Class A or B motor vehicle operator's license.

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Experience working with contractors on landscape and grounds maintenance projects is desirable for some positions. Please describe all your applicable experience working with contractors on landscape and grounds maintenance projects in the section below.Your response must include the following information: 1) Job Title 2) Employer Name 3) Dates of Employment 4) Hours worked per week 5) Job Duties.Do not state "see resume". If you do not have experience, indicate "NONE". Incomplete responsesWILL NOT receive credit.If you do not have any experience, please type"NONE".

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Knowledge of bioswale and wetland management is desirable for some positions. Please describe in detail your knowledge of bioswale and wetland management. Your response must demonstrate the knowledge in this area to receive credit. Incomplete responsesWILL NOT receive credit.If you do not possess this knowledge, indicate"NONE".

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The City of Long Beach offers local hiring preference points to applicants who meet certain criteria, including residency, higher education, internal non-career employment, and completion of internships or apprenticeships. If you would like to be considered for these points for GARDENER I-II, NeoGov Job Number: J24AN-26, please complete the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the following link:Local Hiring Preferences (https://forms.longbeach.gov/Forms/LocalHiringPreferences )

and upload any required verification documents in PDF format. Note: You will need to reference NeoGov Job Number: F63N1-26. Incomplete questionnaires or missing documents will result in your application being reviewed without the application of local hiring preference points. For any questions or for more information, please call the Talent Acquisition help desk at (562) 570-7008 or visitHiring Preferences (http://www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences/ )

Please select one of the following options to confirm your status regarding the local hiring preference points:

+ I have completed the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the link provided and submitted all required documents for consideration of local hiring preference points.

+ I have reviewed the eligibility criteria, and the local hiring preference points do not apply to me. I do not wish to be considered for local hiring preference points, even if eligible.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSBy answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

For information on evaluation services:Education Evaluation Service (https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/jobs/media-library/documents/education-evaluation-services)

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I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment.To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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Employer

City of Long Beach

Department

Multiple Departments - (CL)

Address

Human Resources Department

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

(562) 570-6202

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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