Gardener / Groundskeeper
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Job Title: Gardener (Groundskeeper)
Reporting To: Facility Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Royal Oaks, CA
Schedule: Generally, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday, Occasional Weekends (Work schedules may vary based on operational needs and may include overtime, weekends, and holidays. Employees will be notified of schedule changes whenever reasonably possible.)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $18.00/hour
Amycel®
For more than 45 years, Amycel® has helped shape the way commercial mushrooms are grown. From the proprietary strain genetics behind some of the most widely grown brown mushrooms in the world, to grower-to-grower field support that starts on the farm, mushroom operations around the globe rely on Amycel to perform.
Premium spawn. Trusted supplements. A relentless focus on quality and consistency. That foundation has not changed since 1979. What has changed is scale. Today Amycel serves commercial growers across the Americas and Europe, with production and support on three continents.
Our R&D program runs 32 dedicated test rooms focused on new genetics and inputs that help growers get more from every crop. Current priorities include:
- Strains developed for higher yield and reduced water use
- Kodiak, launching Summer 2026, requires up to 50% less water for the same yield
- Spawn carriers engineered to reduce green mold and compost waste
- Delayed-release supplement technology that protects compost and extends flush viability
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Monterey Nutra®
Monterey has spent more than 55 years getting to know mushrooms. Refining cultivation methods. Discovering and developing new strains. That depth of expertise is what drives Monterey Nutra.
Our nutraceutical division was built on the science behind our genetics program. The same rigor that produces better spawn produces better extracts. The result: full-spectrum mushroom ingredients with industry-leading potency and purity, optimized for solubility, clean taste, and consistent performance.
We partner with innovators across food, beverage, and wellness to help them formulate better products. Whether you are building a new supplement line or looking for a reliable functional ingredient supplier, Monterey Nutra gives you the tools to do it right.
Certified Organic. Non-GMO. Vegan. Third-party tested.
For more information, visit us https://www.montereynutra.com.
Why This Role Matters:
The Groundskeeper / Gardener plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at Monterey Nutra's Royal Oaks facility. This hands-on position is responsible for the upkeep of landscaping, gardens, roadways, and outdoor areas, ensuring our property remains well-maintained, attractive, and safe for employees, visitors, and daily operations.
Working closely with the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, you'll perform routine landscaping, irrigation maintenance, vegetation control, and general outdoor facility upkeep while following established safety procedures. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and can independently manage daily responsibilities while contributing to a safe and well-maintained workplace.
What You’ll Own:
- Maintain the overall appearance, cleanliness, and condition of the facility's grounds, landscaping, gardens, lawns, trees, shrubs, and outdoor areas.
- Perform routine landscaping duties, including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, planting, fertilizing, watering, and weed control.
- Clear weeds, overgrown vegetation, and debris from roadways, walkways, parking areas, building perimeters, and other designated areas.
- Prepare soil, clear planting areas, and assist with the installation of new gardens, plants, trees, and landscaping improvements.
- Plant, transplant, cultivate, prune, fertilize, and irrigate flowers, trees, shrubs, and lawns to maintain healthy landscaping.
- Inspect, operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on irrigation and sprinkler systems to ensure proper watering and efficient water usage.
- Safely operate and maintain landscaping tools and equipment, including lawnmowers, weed trimmers, edgers, blowers, tractors, chainsaws, sprayers, and other authorized equipment.
- Perform routine equipment inspections, cleaning, and basic maintenance to ensure tools and equipment remain in safe working condition.
- Safely handle, mix, store, and apply fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and other landscaping chemicals in accordance with product labels, company procedures, and applicable regulations, when properly trained and authorized.
- Maintain outdoor areas free of trash, debris, and potential safety hazards.
- Assist with general facility upkeep, including pressure washing, exterior cleaning, debris removal, and minor outdoor maintenance projects.
- Identify and report irrigation issues, damaged landscaping, equipment malfunctions, and potential safety hazards to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor.
- Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked work areas, including landscaping equipment and material storage areas.
- Follow all company safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and applicable environmental and sanitation requirements.
- Work independently to complete assigned daily and seasonal maintenance tasks while communicating progress and concerns to the supervisor.
- Support additional maintenance projects and departmental priorities as assigned.
What’s The Right Fit:
Required
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Basic knowledge of landscaping, gardening, or general grounds maintenance practices, or willingness to learn.
- Ability to safely operate or learn to operate landscaping equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
- Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive movements.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and attractive property.
- Dependability, good time management, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Willingness to follow all workplace safety procedures and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Ability to work the assigned schedule, including occasional weekends and overtime as operational needs require.
Preferred
- Previous experience in landscaping, gardening, groundskeeping, agriculture, or general outdoor property maintenance.
- Familiarity with irrigation and sprinkler systems, including basic troubleshooting and repairs.
- Experience operating lawnmowers, tractors, weed trimmers, chainsaws, and other landscaping equipment.
- Knowledge of plant care, pruning techniques, weed management, and seasonal landscaping practices.
- Previous experience performing basic outdoor facility maintenance.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE while performing job duties, including but not limited to safety glasses, work gloves, hearing protection, protective clothing, slip-resistant footwear, and safety boots. Additional PPE, such as face shields, respiratory protection, or chemical-resistant gloves, may be required depending on the equipment, chemicals, and tasks being performed, in accordance with company safety procedures.