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.
98 alternate job titles:
Athletic Field Custodian
Bonsai Tender
Brush Cutter
Caretaker
Cemetery Keeper
Cemetery Laborer
Cemetery Warden
Cemetery Worker
Equipment Operator
Flower Picker
Flower Planter
Gardener
Golf Course Keeper
Golf Course Laborer
Golf Course Maintenance Worker
Grass Cutter
Grave Cleaner
Greens Cutter
Greens Keeper
Greens Laborer
Greenskeeper
Greenskeeper Laborer
Greensman
Grounds Caretaker
Grounds Cleaner
Grounds Crewman
Grounds Keeper
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Grounds Person
Grounds Specialist
Grounds Worker
Groundskeeper
Groundskeeping Maintenance Worker
Groundskeeping Yardman
Groundsman
Groundsperson
Hedge Trimmer
Horticultural Worker
Horticulture Worker
Indoor Landscaper
Industrial-Commercial Groundskeeper
Interior Plant Caretaker
Irrigation Technician
Junior Landscape Crew Leader
Land Clearer
Landscape and Yardwork Laborer
Landscape Crew Member
Landscape Gardener
Landscape Laborer
Landscape Management Technician
Landscape Specialist
Landscape Technician
Landscaper
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Laborer
Landscaping Assistant
Landscaping Specialist
Lawn Care Professional
Lawn Care Specialist
Lawn Care Technician
Lawn Care Worker
Lawn Caretaker
Lawn Maintenance Worker
Lawn Mower
Lawn Mower Operator
Lawn Service Worker
Lawn Sprinkler Installer
Lawn Sprinkler Servicer
Lawn Technician (Lawn Tech)
Maintenance Groundman
Maintenance Groundskeeper
Maintenance Specialist
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Worker
Mall Plant Caretaker
Mower Operator
Mowing Machine Operator
Orchid Transplanter
Outside Maintenance Worker
Park Keeper
Plant Care Worker
Sexton
Shrub Planter
Sod Cutter
Sod Layer
Sod Stripper
Sodder
Sprinkler Installer
Turfgrass Technician
Utility Worker
Weed Burner
Weed Controller
Weed Cutter
Weed Thinner
Weeder
Yard Laborer
Yard Person
Yard Worker
Yardman
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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