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Job Description
job description
A Gardener Caretaker’s duties at LAWA could require extensive squatting and kneeling. Examples are as follows: Prunes/plants/transplants, cultivates, fertilizes, treats soil, plants, trees and shrubs with chemicals to control and eradicate insect infestation, fungi, and other diseases. Operates riding mowers, spray truck and various small power equipment such as tillers, edgers, line trimmers, and chainsaw. Assists with construction / repairs of sprinkler systems by performing semi-skilled work. Assists in propagation work by potting plants, making cuttings, and preparing soil. Assists in landscape projects such as installation of decorative pavers and drought tolerant landscapes.
The selected candidate must obtain and maintain a LAWA Security badge with Customs, Driving, and Escort icons, possess and maintain a valid unrestricted California Class C driver's license, and be able to operate a city vehicle at all times during employment.
Note: This opportunity is only open to City of Los Angeles employees currently in the classification of Gardener Caretaker (Class Code 3141).
How to apply
To apply, please email a completed City of Los Angeles application to:
MaintenanceServicesHiring@lawa.org Attention: John Abruscato
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Please include the subject line: Gardener Caretaker
Transfer
These positions are only available for City employees. Please do not respond if you do not currently work for the City of Los Angeles.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Los Angeles
Show moreLos Angeles is the second largest city in the United States and has a multi-ethnic population of
approximately four million. It is truly a world-class city that offers a diversified economy and an unparalleled quality of life. Los Angeles continues to maintain its position as an economic power-
house, the entertainment capital of the world, and a major trendsetter in virtually every field of human endeavor.Los Angeles is a charter city and is governed by a Mayor and City Council. The City Council serves
full time and has fifteen members elected by district for four-year terms. Boards of Commissioners, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, oversee several
of the City’s departments and bureaus.The City has 44 departments, bureaus, and offices for which funds are budgeted annually by the
Mayor and City Council. Within those, the City has three departments (the Departments of Water &
Power, Harbor, and Airports) that are financed solely by revenue generated from their operations,
which are governed by Commissions, as well as two distinctly separate pension systems (Los
Angeles Fire & Police Pensions and the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System). -