Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Historical Job Growth
Civilian:
Job Outlook*
Employment is expected to grow faster than average, and job opportunities should be good.
Opportunities to Get Ahead*
Laborers who demonstrate a proficiency in the work and have good communication skills may advance to crew leader or other supervisory positions. Becoming a grounds manager or landscape contractor may require some formal education beyond high school in addition to several years of experience. Some workers with groundskeeping backgrounds may start their own businesses after several years of experience.
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Projected Civilian Job Growth
Future job growth is projected to be faster than average
*Job Outlook and Opportunities to Get Ahead relate to Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers, which includes Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers; Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers; Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation; Tree Trimmers and Pruners; Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other.