- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers spend a lot of their time Performing General Physical Activities. They are naturally good at Multilimb Coordination, Static Strength, Control Precision, and Oral Comprehension. Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, and English Language and are skilled at Operation and Control and Operation Monitoring.
Work Activities
Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Controlling Machines and Processes
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Thinking Creatively
Processing Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Getting Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Training and Teaching Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Interacting With Computers
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Multilimb Coordination
Static Strength
Control Precision
Oral Comprehension
Trunk Strength
Extent Flexibility
Manual Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Near Vision
Selective Attention
Oral Expression
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Category Flexibility
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Depth Perception
Visual Color Discrimination
Reaction Time
Gross Body Coordination
Written Comprehension
Auditory Attention
Stamina
Hearing Sensitivity
Far Vision
Written Expression
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Originality
Perceptual Speed
Fluency of Ideas
Flexibility of Closure
Response Orientation
Gross Body Equilibrium
Rate Control
Glare Sensitivity
Dynamic Strength
Time Sharing
Speed of Limb Movement
Peripheral Vision
Spatial Orientation
Speed of Closure
Wrist-Finger Speed
Number Facility
Night Vision
Memorization
Mathematical Reasoning
Sound Localization
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Administration and Management
Building and Construction
Production and Processing
Chemistry
Education and Training
Personnel and Human Resources
Transportation
Public Safety and Security
Mathematics
Biology
Engineering and Technology
Design
Psychology
Law and Government
Geography
Physics
Sales and Marketing
Telecommunications
Clerical
Economics and Accounting
Communications and Media
Wages
District of Columbia
$32,450
Alaska
$32,390
Massachusetts
$30,220
Hawaii
$30,130
Connecticut
$29,210
Washington
$28,800
New York
$26,690
Wyoming
$26,620
New Hampshire
$26,520
Vermont
$26,140
Rhode Island
$25,850
Maine
$25,550
New Jersey
$25,380
Minnesota
$25,370
Maryland
$25,090
Colorado
$25,080
Oregon
$24,950
California
$24,770
Wisconsin
$24,590
Utah
$24,140
Illinois
$23,900
Montana
$23,860
Pennsylvania
$23,800
Nevada
$23,640
Virgin Islands
$23,530
Missouri
$23,490
Idaho
$23,440
Delaware
$23,380
Michigan
$23,320
Iowa
$23,220
North Dakota
$23,000
Georgia
$22,830
South Dakota
$22,720
Tennessee
$22,540
Indiana
$22,370
North Carolina
$22,320
Virginia
$22,260
Kansas
$22,250
Arkansas
$21,710
Nebraska
$21,680
Florida
$21,430
Arizona
$21,400
South Carolina
$21,020
Alabama
$21,010
Louisiana
$21,010
Kentucky
$20,980
Texas
$20,880
Mississippi
$20,730
Ohio
$20,730
Oklahoma
$20,670
New Mexico
$20,330
West Virginia
$19,650
Puerto Rico
$17,610
Guam
$17,010
Skills
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Listening
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Social Perceptiveness
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Quality Control Analysis
Service Orientation
Writing
Coordination
Management of Personnel Resources
Troubleshooting
Equipment Maintenance
Systems Analysis
Instructing
Repairing
Systems Evaluation
Negotiation
Active Learning
Persuasion
Learning Strategies
Equipment Selection
Mathematics
Management of Material Resources
Science
Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Work Values
Relationships
Working Conditions
Support
Achievement
Independence
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Independence
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Concern for Others
Initiative
Self Control
Persistence
Innovation
Integrity
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability/Flexibility
Achievement/Effort
Leadership
Stress Tolerance
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Time Pressure
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Work With Work Group or Team
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Contact With Others
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Telephone
Coordinate or Lead Others
Physical Proximity
Frequency of Decision Making
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Deal With External Customers
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Level of Competition
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Consequence of Error
Spend Time Sitting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Work Schedules
Degree of Automation
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Telephone
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Sitting
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers.
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes.
Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Gather and remove litter.
Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, and benches, using hand and power tools.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, and other grounds features.
Water lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Trim and pick flowers, and clean flower beds.
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage.
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
Decorate gardens with stones and plants.
- Importance Supplemental-
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
Haul or spread topsoil, and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
Advise customers on plant selection and care.
Care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads, and vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens.
Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment.
Mark design boundaries and paint natural and artificial turf fields with team logos and names before events.
Build forms and mix and pour cement to form garden borders.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes.
Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers.
Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, and other grounds features.
Gather and remove litter.
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
Trim and pick flowers, and clean flower beds.
Water lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, and benches, using hand and power tools.
Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage.
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
Decorate gardens with stones and plants.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Haul or spread topsoil, and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens.
Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment.
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.
Advise customers on plant selection and care.
Build forms and mix and pour cement to form garden borders.
Mark design boundaries and paint natural and artificial turf fields with team logos and names before events.
Care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads, and vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
Gather and remove litter.
Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes.
Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers.
Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, and benches, using hand and power tools.
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, and other grounds features.
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
Water lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage.
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Trim and pick flowers, and clean flower beds.
Decorate gardens with stones and plants.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads, and vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Advise customers on plant selection and care.
Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.
Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment.
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
Haul or spread topsoil, and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens.
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
Build forms and mix and pour cement to form garden borders.
Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
Mark design boundaries and paint natural and artificial turf fields with team logos and names before events.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Gather and remove litter.
Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes.
Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers.
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
Trim and pick flowers, and clean flower beds.
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, and other grounds features.
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
Decorate gardens with stones and plants.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Water lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage.
Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, and benches, using hand and power tools.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Mark design boundaries and paint natural and artificial turf fields with team logos and names before events.
Care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads, and vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens.
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
Advise customers on plant selection and care.
Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
Build forms and mix and pour cement to form garden borders.
Haul or spread topsoil, and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Trim and pick flowers, and clean flower beds.
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, and benches, using hand and power tools.
Water lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage.
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, and other grounds features.
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
Decorate gardens with stones and plants.
Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers.
Gather and remove litter.
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes.
Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
Mark design boundaries and paint natural and artificial turf fields with team logos and names before events.
Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens.
Haul or spread topsoil, and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment.
Advise customers on plant selection and care.
Care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads, and vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Build forms and mix and pour cement to form garden borders.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Trim and pick flowers, and clean flower beds.
Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers.
Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, and benches, using hand and power tools.
Water lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Gather and remove litter.
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
Decorate gardens with stones and plants.
Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes.
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, and other grounds features.
Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads, and vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Advise customers on plant selection and care.
Mark design boundaries and paint natural and artificial turf fields with team logos and names before events.
Build forms and mix and pour cement to form garden borders.
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens.
Haul or spread topsoil, and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Decorate gardens with stones and plants.
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage.
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, and other grounds features.
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
Water lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, and benches, using hand and power tools.
Trim and pick flowers, and clean flower beds.
Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes.
Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers.
Gather and remove litter.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment.
Haul or spread topsoil, and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens.
Advise customers on plant selection and care.
Mark design boundaries and paint natural and artificial turf fields with team logos and names before events.
Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
Build forms and mix and pour cement to form garden borders.
Care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads, and vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes.
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, and other grounds features.
Gather and remove litter.
Decorate gardens with stones and plants.
Water lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers.
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, and benches, using hand and power tools.
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Trim and pick flowers, and clean flower beds.
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
Build forms and mix and pour cement to form garden borders.
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens.
Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
Advise customers on plant selection and care.
Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.
Mark design boundaries and paint natural and artificial turf fields with team logos and names before events.
Care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads, and vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Haul or spread topsoil, and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage.
Water lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
Trim and pick flowers, and clean flower beds.
Decorate gardens with stones and plants.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, and other grounds features.
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers.
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, and benches, using hand and power tools.
Gather and remove litter.
Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes.
Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Build forms and mix and pour cement to form garden borders.
Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment.
Mark design boundaries and paint natural and artificial turf fields with team logos and names before events.
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
Care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads, and vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.
Haul or spread topsoil, and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens.
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
Advise customers on plant selection and care.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree