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Landscapers and Groundskeepers

Landscapers and groundskeepers plant and take care of flowers, lawns, shrubs, and trees.

Landscapers and groundskeepers water and mowing lawns, trim plants, prune trees and shrubs, and rake leaves. They may plant trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowers and apply mulch, fertilizers, and pesticides.

Quick Facts

Wages:  Below the statewide median   $12.25 / hour

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Employment Outlook:   Percent Growth   15.3%
Above average


Education and Training Needed:
Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)

Skills Needed:

Operating Equipment,  Listening,  Speaking 

Tools and Technology:

  • Tools: Draglines,  Graders or land levelers,  Rakes 
  • Technology: Electronic mail software,  Operating system software,  Word processing software 

Job Title Examples:

Gardener,  Greenskeeper,  Grounds Maintenance Worker