Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
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.
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Salary Information
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers: $38,090 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Trim trees or other vegetation. | General |
| Operate grounds maintenance equipment. | General |
| Remove snow. | General |
| Cultivate lawns, turf, or gardens. | General |
| Dispose of trash or waste materials. | General |
| Prepare chemicals for work application. | General |
| Treat greenery or surfaces with protective substances. | General |
| Irrigate lawns, trees, or plants. | General |
| Clean facilities or sites. | General |
| Remove debris from work sites. | General |
| Plant greenery to improve landscape appearance. | General |
| Decorate indoor or outdoor spaces. | General |
| Provide information about landscaping services or costs. | General |
| Install equipment to protect or support trees. | General |
| Install fencing or other barriers. | General |
| Install masonry materials. | General |
| Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites. | General |
| Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
| Inspect buildings or grounds to determine condition. | Development |
| Build construction forms or molds. | Development |
| Evaluate reports or designs to determine work needs. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Arborist | International Society of Arboriculture | Not Available |
| Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist | International Society of Arboriculture | Not Available |
| Certified Arborist/Utility Specialist | International Society of Arboriculture | Not Available |
| Certified Golf Course Builder | Golf Course Builders Association of America | Not Available |
| Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor | Irrigation Association | Not Available |
| Certified Grounds Manager | Professional Grounds Management Society | Not Available |
| Certified Grounds Technician | Professional Grounds Management Society | Not Available |
| Certified Irrigation Technician | Irrigation Association | Not Available |
| Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor | Irrigation Association | Not Available |
| Certified Master Arborist | International Society of Arboriculture | Not Available |
| Certified Tree Worker/Tree Climber Specialist | International Society of Arboriculture | Not Available |
| Certified Treecare Safety Specialist | Tree Care Industry Association | Not Available |
| Commercial Fire Sprinkler Inspector | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Landscape Industry Certified Horticultural Technician | National Association of Landscape Professionals | Not Available |
| Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Technician | National Association of Landscape Professionals | Not Available |
| Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Technician-National | National Association of Landscape Professionals | Not Available |
| Landscape Industry Certified Manager | National Association of Landscape Professionals | Not Available |
| Landscape Industry Certified Technician - Exterior (Hardscape Installation) | National Association of Landscape Professionals | Not Available |
| Landscape Industry Certified Technician - Exterior (Irrigation) | National Association of Landscape Professionals | Not Available |
| Landscape Industry Certified Technician - Exterior (Ornamental Maintenance) | National Association of Landscape Professionals | Not Available |
| Landscape Industry Certified Technician - Exterior (Softscape Installation) | National Association of Landscape Professionals | Not Available |
| Landscape Industry Certified Technician - Exterior (Turf Maintenance) | National Association of Landscape Professionals | Not Available |
| Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout Level - I | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Water-Based Systems - Level III | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Water-Based Systems Layout - IV | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| WaterSense for Irrigation System Auditor | Environmental Protection Agency | Not Available |
| WaterSense for Irrigation System Designer | Environmental Protection Agency | Not Available |
| WaterSense for Irrigation System Installation and Maintenance | Environmental Protection Agency | Not Available |