Landscaping & Groundskeeping Worker
Also called: Greenskeeper, Groundskeeper, Groundsman, Landscaper
Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment.
What does a Landscaping & Groundskeeping Worker do?
Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.
- Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
- Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
- Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
How to become a Landscaping & Groundskeeping Worker
Training: A high school diploma or GED, though some people start without a diploma. Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Skills you'll use
Is it a fit for you?
- Dependability
Tools and technology
Questions people ask
How much does a Landscaping & Groundskeeping Worker make?
About $58,430 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $40,560 and $85,650. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.
How long does it take to become a Landscaping & Groundskeeping Worker?
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Do you need a college degree to be a Landscaping & Groundskeeping Worker?
No four-year degree is needed. A high school diploma or GED, though some people start without a diploma.
Is Landscaping & Groundskeeping Worker a good career to get into?
O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.
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