Lawn Care / Pesticide Technician
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
Lawn Care / Pesticide Technician earns an average of $26,693/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 0.8 years. Top skills: Customer Service, Lawn Care, Landscaping.
$26,693/yr
High school or GED
0.8 years
9
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 (19)
Lawn Care
Landscaping
Fertilizer Application
Selling Techniques
Good Driving Record
Garden Tools
Lifting Ability
Calculations
Product Knowledge
Telemarketing
Safety Procedures
Vehicle Inspection
Invoicing
Irrigation (Landscaping And Agriculture)
Customer Communications Management
Vehicle Maintenance
Horticulture
Upselling
Mechanics
Common Skills (9)
Customer Service
Sales
Cleanliness
Detail Oriented
Communication
Professionalism
Certifications (2)
Valid Driver's License
Pesticide Applicator License
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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