Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

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Job Description


	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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Job Requirements


	Experience: No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

	Education: These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Grounds Maintenance Workers

Most grounds maintenance workers need no formal education and are trained on the job; however, some workers may require formal education. Occupational characteristics include full-time and part-time jobs, seasonal jobs, physically demanding work, and low earnings. Job opportunities are expected to be good.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Services to Buildings and Dwellings	438,200
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	89,140
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	79,860
Elementary and Secondary Schools	19,800
Lessors of Real Estate	17,030
Employment Services	16,780
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	15,960
Death Care Services	15,830
Activities Related to Real Estate	15,680
Traveler Accommodation	13,080

Career Video

Title: "Gardeners and Groundskeepers"

Duration: 01:24

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Average Annual Salary	$25,650
Average Hourly Wage	$12.33
Total Employment	821,750