Salary Breakdown
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Average
$33,420
ANNUAL
$16.07
HOURLY
Entry Level
$22,660
ANNUAL
$10.89
HOURLY
Mid Level
$30,750
ANNUAL
$14.79
HOURLY
Expert Level
$46,320
ANNUAL
$22.27
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
24,150
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Supporting Programs
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Top Expected Tasks
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
01
Gather and remove litter.
02
Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
03
Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
04
Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
05
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
06
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
07
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
08
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features.
09
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
10
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Chemistry
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Coordination
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Trunk Strength
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Control Precision
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