What it pays
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Half of all Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in the U.S. earn more than $39,150 a year — the middle 80% land between $31,150 and $56,730. About 952,640 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Elementary occupations earn about ₹11,530 a month on average — around ₹1.4 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$39,150typical pay / year
952,640people in this work
$56,730+top 10% earn
₹1.4 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Fixing5
Operate landscaping equipment and tools
+Load the chipper, check fuel and oil, fit hearing and eye protection, strike the blower and edger into…
Operate landscaping equipment and tools
+Load the chipper, check fuel and oil, fit hearing and eye protection, strike the blower and edger into service, and clear the boulevard planting beds today before 10:30 so tree crews can access the street.
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Remove litter and debris
+Walk the route on Maple and Third between 07:00 and 09:00, pick up all visible litter and large debris, sweep…
Remove litter and debris
+Walk the route on Maple and Third between 07:00 and 09:00, pick up all visible litter and large debris, sweep gutters into the collection tray, and report any hazardous waste to the supervisor before the midday shift change.
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Install sprinkler systems
+Locate the sprinkler main at Elm Park, dig in the marked zone, install the lateral lines and emitters to the…
Install sprinkler systems
+Locate the sprinkler main at Elm Park, dig in the marked zone, install the lateral lines and emitters to the agreed layout, pressure-test the run, and hand the test log to the parks foreman before leaving site.
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Mow lawns and trim grass
+Mow the south lawn to a two-inch height, trim edges along sidewalks and flower beds, blow clippings off the…
Mow lawns and trim grass
+Mow the south lawn to a two-inch height, trim edges along sidewalks and flower beds, blow clippings off the pavement into collection, and stash the mower for service if blades feel dull afterward.
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Mulch landscapes
+Spread three cubic yards of mulch around the hospital grounds beds, keep mulch two inches from trunk collars,…
Mulch landscapes
+Spread three cubic yards of mulch around the hospital grounds beds, keep mulch two inches from trunk collars, rake smooth, and leave a tidy pile of excess for the night crew with a note of quantity used.
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Make1
Plan or cultivate lawns or gardens.
+Mark and rototill the west park flower beds, amend the soil with compost, lay out plant spacings for the new…
Plan or cultivate lawns or gardens.
+Mark and rototill the west park flower beds, amend the soil with compost, lay out plant spacings for the new native mix, and leave a seed-and-planting plan pinned to the site board for Thursday's crew.
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The daily work15
Advise customers on plant selection or care.
+Advise the homeowner at 412 Maple Avenue about low-water street trees and monthly care, recommend three…
Advise customers on plant selection or care.
+Advise the homeowner at 412 Maple Avenue about low-water street trees and monthly care, recommend three tolerant species, explain mulching and watering schedule for first year, and save the conversation summary to the work log by Friday.
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Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges
+Prune the row of privet hedges outside the library to a clean uniform height, remove crossing branches, trim…
Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges
+Prune the row of privet hedges outside the library to a clean uniform height, remove crossing branches, trim for sightlines to the curb, collect debris into two bags, and note any pest or disease signs on the afternoon report.
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Install or repair fences and structures
+Repair the split picket fence at 89 Riverwalk: replace three rotten boards, realign the loose post, set it in…
Install or repair fences and structures
+Repair the split picket fence at 89 Riverwalk: replace three rotten boards, realign the loose post, set it in fresh concrete if needed, secure with galvanized screws, photograph the finished repair, and log materials used.
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Remove dead or damaged trees
+Remove the fallen ash at Corner of Pine and Third: cut into transportable sections, grind the stump down to…
Remove dead or damaged trees
+Remove the fallen ash at Corner of Pine and Third: cut into transportable sections, grind the stump down to four inches below grade, haul debris to depot, inspect nearby trees for damage, and file the removal note before end of shift.
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Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
+Attach two flexible ties from the newly planted oak at 210 Elm to its support stakes, check tension so the…
Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
+Attach two flexible ties from the newly planted oak at 210 Elm to its support stakes, check tension so the trunk moves slightly but is protected, replace any frayed ties, and record the action in the planting log.
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Decorate gardens with stones or plants.
+Dress the community planter on Main Street with river stones and three seasonal perennials, arrange stones to…
Decorate gardens with stones or plants.
+Dress the community planter on Main Street with river stones and three seasonal perennials, arrange stones to cover soil, plant evenly spaced salvias, water in, photograph the finished bed for the neighborhood update, and note quantities used.
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Shape landforms to improve usability and aesthetics
+Regrade the raised planting beds along Maple between 3rd and 5th to smooth drainage, shape walking berms for…
Shape landforms to improve usability and aesthetics
+Regrade the raised planting beds along Maple between 3rd and 5th to smooth drainage, shape walking berms for seating, compact to firm the surface, and redistribute topsoil so the beds look even and safe to walk on by Friday morning.
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Water and fertilize plants to promote healthy growth
+Set up the temporary irrigation route for the planters on Elm between Pine and Oak, water each bed to field…
Water and fertilize plants to promote healthy growth
+Set up the temporary irrigation route for the planters on Elm between Pine and Oak, water each bed to field capacity, apply slow‑release granular fertilizer at the manufacturer rate, note moisture readings and next water date on the route sheet before leaving.
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Install and maintain water features like ponds
+Excavate and line the small pond at Riverside pocket park, install the pump with intake and skimmer, backfill…
Install and maintain water features like ponds
+Excavate and line the small pond at Riverside pocket park, install the pump with intake and skimmer, backfill around the liner, test circulation and check for leaks, then run the pump for an hour and record flow and noise levels on the maintenance log.
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Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
+Adjust irrigation run times across the downtown planting beds to reduce daily water use by 20 percent this…
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
+Adjust irrigation run times across the downtown planting beds to reduce daily water use by 20 percent this week, check each valve and pressure, note leaks or overspray, and report any broken heads to Facilities by Friday.
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Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
+Clear snow from the central block sidewalks, driveways at 142 Main and the municipal parking lot, shovel down…
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
+Clear snow from the central block sidewalks, driveways at 142 Main and the municipal parking lot, shovel down to bare pavement, then spread salt evenly on high-traffic areas and note where ice persists for tomorrow's follow-up.
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Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
+Winterize the irrigation on Riverside Avenue today: drain the lateral lines, shut off and tag the main valve,…
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
+Winterize the irrigation on Riverside Avenue today: drain the lateral lines, shut off and tag the main valve, insulate exposed backflow devices, then log the actions and the date so we can reverse them at spring start-up.
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Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses.
+Core aerate and apply a 60/40 sand-soil mix to the north turf field, check drainage after the pass, adjust…
Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses.
+Core aerate and apply a 60/40 sand-soil mix to the north turf field, check drainage after the pass, adjust soil composition where pooling occurs, and mark any sections needing additional sand next week.
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Haul or spread topsoil, or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
+Spread topsoil evenly across the eroded slope behind the rec center, then cover the seeded area with straw to…
Haul or spread topsoil, or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
+Spread topsoil evenly across the eroded slope behind the rec center, then cover the seeded area with straw to hold seed and prevent washout, compact lightly, and flag edges for water-runoff checks after the next rain.
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Apply pesticides or fertilizers (license required)
+Apply the licensed fertilizer blend to the park beds this morning following label rates, avoid flowering…
Apply pesticides or fertilizers (license required)
+Apply the licensed fertilizer blend to the park beds this morning following label rates, avoid flowering ornamentals, record product, batch number and application rate, and file the licensed applicator log before leaving site.
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