Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
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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Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
28 tasks analyzed
Gather and remove litter.
Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather and remove litter. | - | - | - |
| Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes. | - | - | - |
| Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws. | - | - | - |
| Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans. | - | - | - |
| Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$38,090
per year
Mean Wage
$40,880
per year
Employment
943K
workers
Wage Range
$29,990 - $53,900
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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