Head Gardener in Los Angeles, California at The J. Paul Getty Trust

Head Gardener

US-CA-Los Angeles

Job ID: 2025-4616
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Grounds Maintenance
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Overview

Oversees and directs one or more teams to complete grounds maintenance activities. Assures standards for safety and workmanship are met. Assists Supervisor with planning, estimation, problem solving, labor coordination and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assures equipment and supplies as well as general logistics are coordinated between teams
• Assists team leads and supervisors with planning and scheduling regular and specialized gardens and grounds maintenance activities
• Assists supervisor in information gathering and planning
• Reports problems and issues and assists with resolution
• Maintains regular contact with the Facilities help desk and other staff
• May assist team with hands-on production work
• Demonstrates work and provides training to subordinates and teams

Qualifications

• High school or GED preferred
• 10+ years experience in an institutional setting where fine gardening is practiced
• Bi-lingual skills in Spanish and English
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Requires a California driver's license with fewer than three DMV points
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions
• Must be able to work in adverse weather and environmental conditions as well as uneven terrain
• Demonstrated ability to organize daily work and instruct team members to complete work assigned
• Proficient knowledge of irrigation control and distribution systems
• Advanced knowledge of landscape construction techniques and maintenance