Landscaping / Groundskeeping Worker
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.
At a Glance
Landscaping / Groundskeeping Worker earns an average of $30,626/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.8 years. Top skills: Mowing, Landscaping, Valid Driver's License.
$30,626/yr
High school or GED
1.8 years
30
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Median Wage
$38,090/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.6%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (21)
Mowing
Landscaping
Lifting Ability
Groundskeeping
Mulch
Weed Control
Lawn Care
Irrigation (Landscaping And Agriculture)
Chainsaws
Hand Tools
Heavy Equipment
Pruning
Construction
Herbicides
Curb Appeal
Snow Removal
Fertilizers
Weed Eaters
Good Driving Record
Landscape Maintenance
Shrubbery
Common Skills (6)
Customer Service
Detail Oriented
Coordinating
Operations
Supervision
Self-Motivation
Certifications (3)
Valid Driver's License
Herbicide Applicator License
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Related Specializations
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