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Farmscape

Farmer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Contribute to supportive and accountable work environment Qualifications: * 2+ year experience with annual vegetable cultivation required; 3+ years preferred * 1+ year experience with fruit tree ...

POM Wonderful

Seasonal Fruit Evaluator

Del Rey, CA

Company Description From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for ... Monitor crop volumes and fruit sizing across various ranches. * Track trees for in-field fruit ...

East Bay Regional Park District

Gardener

Oakland, CA

$83K - $94K/yr

This Gardener position requires strong knowledge of pruning, fruit tree care, and best management practices for weed control and landscape maintenance. The Gardener at Garin/Dry Creek works both ...

East Bay Regional Park District

Gardener

Oakland, CA · On-site

$83K - $94K/yr

This Gardener position requires strong knowledge of pruning, fruit tree care, and best management practices for weed control and landscape maintenance. The Gardener at Garin/Dry Creek works both ...

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What is the difference between Fruit Tree vs Fruit Tree Care Specialist?

AspectFruit TreeFruit Tree Care Specialist
CertificationsNone typically requiredHorticulture or arborist certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentOrchards, farms, gardensOrchards, nurseries, landscaping companies
Job FocusGrowing and harvesting fruit treesMaintaining, pruning, and caring for fruit trees
Industry UsageFarmers, gardeners, hobbyistsProfessional horticulturists, landscapers

While a Fruit Tree is a plant cultivated for fruit production, a Fruit Tree Care Specialist is a professional who maintains and nurtures these trees to ensure healthy growth and optimal fruit yield. The specialist typically has relevant certifications and works in environments like orchards or nurseries, focusing on tree health and maintenance.

What is a fruit tree?

Fruit trees are types of trees that produce edible fruits, such as apples, oranges, peaches, and cherries. These trees are cultivated for their fruit, which can be consumed fresh, cooked, or processed into products like juice and jams. Fruit trees are grown in home gardens, orchards, and commercial farms, and they often require specific care such as pruning, watering, and pest control to maintain healthy growth and maximize fruit production.
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Infographic showing various Fruit Tree job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, 32% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Garden and Home Orchard Care- Route Leader

Orchard Keepers

Santa Cruz, CA • On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

Orchard Keepers, est 2004, is a 30+ employee, ecologically based landscape company focused on Home Orchards, Edible Landscapes, and native/drought tolerant Gardens. We install all manner of landscape components consisting of hardscape, garden structures, irrigations systems, veggie beds, plants and more. We are based in Santa Cruz CA, providing services locally and San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.

We are hiring for our home orchard/garden maintenance route leader position. Each day you will be working alone or alongside 1-2 others, tending to all manner of landscapes. Some sites are full of veggie beds and fruit trees, while some sites are primarily tending to CA native and drought tolerant landscapes. We pride ourselves in working hard and look to assist nature in the process of growing food and beauty at our sites.

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to office@orchardkeepers.com describing why you would be a good fit on our team. Thanks!

Responsibilities:

  • Effective time management to execute on goals for each service
  • Adheres to established policies and procedures relating to job functions and company operations
  • Seeks guidance when encountering unfamiliar tasks or issues, according to established procedures
  • Communicate information internally and externally to support operations
  • Ability to work independently and on a team
  • Weeding, blowing, trimming, pruning, planting, mulching and fertilizer applications
  • Organic pest prevention and control (OMRI materials only)
  • Irrigation: running diagnostics on irrigation systems to make sure systems are working properly, making repairs, and checks

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years experience in garden veggie production and fine gardening- a bonus with at least 1 year of experience with fruit trees.
  • Valid CA driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Ability to operate and maintain various tools and equipment, such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers
  • Physical stamina and strength to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform manual labor outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Highly organized and able to work independently
  • Problem-solving: Demonstrated ability to assess situations and find solutions
  • Great customer service
  • Strong knowledge of basic landscaping techniques and plant care
  • Basic knowledge of different fruiting and growth habits of each type of fruit tree, organic vegetable cultivation, CA native plants and drought tolerant perennial gardens, organic soil care and home irrigation systems

Physical Requirements:

  • Lift up to 50 lbs
  • Stand for up to 10 hours
  • Stoop, kneel, bend, crouch
  • Lift overhead
  • Ascend or descend orchard ladders (8' max)
Pay and Benefits
  • $25/hr starting DOE
  • Health Insurance after 30 days
  • PTO accrual
  • 401K eligibility after 1 year

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