Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
What is a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker?
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers are responsible for the maintenance and beautification of outdoor spaces. Their work typically includes planting flowers, trees, and shrubs, mowing lawns, trimming and edging, and applying fertilizers and pesticides. These workers may also install irrigation systems, maintain pathways, and care for gardens and parks. They often use a variety of tools and machinery, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, and shovels, to carry out their tasks. The industry encompasses a vast range of environments, including residential areas, commercial properties, parks, and recreational facilities. This role often requires a good understanding of horticulture and landscape design, as well as physical stamina and attention to detail to ensure the quality of outdoor spaces.
Tasks
- Gather and remove litter.
- Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
- Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
- Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
- Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Technology Skills
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
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Electronic mail software
- IBM Notes
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Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
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Operating system software
- Microsoft Windows
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Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
Tools Used
- Draglines
- Graders or land levelers
- Rakes
- Lawnmowers
- Shovels
Knowledge
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Skills
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Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Abilities
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Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Trunk Strength
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Less than high school diploma
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Post-secondary certificate
Awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
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Bachelor's degree
Work Activities
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Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Detailed Work Activities
- Dispose of trash or waste materials.
- Operate grounds maintenance equipment.
- Irrigate lawns, trees, or plants.
- Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
- Trim trees or other vegetation.
Work Interests
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$29070.0 - $51290.0
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.