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Head Gardener

J. Paul Getty Trust, The

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 7 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 4 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge mutual understanding respect trust transparency and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry citizenship or immigration status color disability ethnicity familial status gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other protected status.

Job Summary

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.

Major Job 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 drivers 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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate via radio and phone
Ability to communicate basic information in writing as well as understand written communication
Basic computer skills with office software and email applications and demonstrated experience with irrigation control and distribution systems
Must have demonstrated skills and/or certificate licensing in one or more of the following areas: arboriculture pesticide handling and application heavy equipment operation lift operation tractor operation irrigation management general horticulture including soil/water relationships plant identification turf management wildfire fuel management and regulations and safe work practices

Benefits and Perks

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

Medical Dental and Vision insurance coverage starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium depending on the plan selected.
403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan with up to 5% Getty Match
Getty contribution of 6% on behalf of employee to 401(a) retirement account
Educational Assistance and professional development
Paid Vacation Sick and Personal Days
12 Paid Holidays
Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
Community service opportunities

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks go to Getty HR.

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