Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Did You Know:*
- 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.
Industry Areas
- Services to Buildings and Dwellings
- Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
- Local Government (OES Designation)
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
- Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
- Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas.
Overall Kind of Work*
Grounds maintenance workers perform a variety of tasks necessary to achieve a pleasant and functional outdoor environment. They mow lawns, rake leaves, trim hedges and trees, plant flowers and oth...
Work Environment*
Civilian
Many grounds maintenance jobs are seasonal, available mainly in the spring, summer and fall, when most planting, mowing, trimming and cleanup are necessary. Most of the work is performed outdoors ...
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 15.13% (0-20 Hours)
- 9.66% (21-34 Hours)
- 4.94% (35-39 Hours)
- 61.77% (40 Hours)
- 4.21% (41-49 Hours)
- 4.29% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Grounds maintenance workers (37-3010)
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 59.66% (Private For-Profit)
- 4.46% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 10.85% (State and Local Govt)
- 0.97% (Federal Government)
- 24.07% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Grounds Maintenance Workers