Gardener

Location: Oakland, CA Schedule: Monday-Friday, onsite hours 7:30am-4:00pm. Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA & Dependent Care plan, Audiobook reimbursement, Paid vacation. Compensation: $25 - $27 Type: Full time, non-exempt About Farmscape: Farmscape designs, installs, and maintains food-focused landscapes that are beautiful, productive, and made for outdoor living across Los Angeles & the Bay Area. Job Responsibilities: Care for landscapes, gardens, and outdoor spaces at homes and businesses Perform regular landscaping work, including planting, pruning, weeding, watering, mulching, and cleanup Help care for vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and other plants Check plants and irrigation for common problems and let the team lead know when something needs attention Keep tools, vehicles, and work areas clean, organized, and safe Work with the crew to complete daily jobs and provide great service to our clients Drive between job sites and help with other landscaping and gardening tasks as needed Qualifications: 1+ years of landscaping, gardening, groundskeeping, farming, or similar experience. Basic experience with plants, pruning, planting, watering, and landscape maintenance. Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn. Able to work well with a crew and communicate clearly. Valid driver's license and proof of insurance. Physical Demands: Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Comfortable doing physical work throughout the day. Comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions. Background Check Notice Farmscape complies with the California Fair Chance Act (FCA), the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and applicable federal law including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and California ICRAA. We will not inquire about or consider criminal history until after a conditional offer has been extended. After a conditional offer is made, a background check will be conducted through Checkr, Inc. (a licensed Consumer Reporting Agency) and may include: County Criminal Search – county-level court criminal records. National Criminal Search (Standard) – multi-jurisdiction criminal database. Global Watchlist Search – sanctions, terrorist, and government debarment lists. Sex Offender Registry Search – national sex offender public registry. SN Trace – identity verification and address history. Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) – required due to driving responsibilities of this role. If the background check identifies a conviction that may be directly related to the duties of this position, Farmscape will: Provide a written individualized assessment and a copy of the background report. Give you at least five (5) business days to respond with relevant information or documentation. Issue a final notice of adverse action if a decision to withdraw the offer is maintained. A past conviction does not automatically disqualify you. We review each case individually, considering the nature of the offense, time elapsed, relevance to job duties, and evidence of rehabilitation. Arrests that did not result in conviction, participation in diversion programs, expunged/sealed convictions, and cannabis-related convictions will not be considered. Equal Employment Opportunity Farmscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. Reasonable Accommodation Notice Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act. If you require accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr