Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Handles general outdoor upkeep: planting and tending trees, shrubs, and flowers, pulling weeds, and clearing debris. Landscaping machines are used and kept in working order; fertilizers and pesticides go on when the site needs them. Seasonal projects—new plantings, cleanup, or other site work—are part of the mix. Time is spent outside, moving between regular upkeep and one-off jobs. Suits people who like varied outdoor maintenance and switching among tools and tasks as the season changes.
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$46'860
Median Wage Market Position
$46'860
What you might do
- Keep lawns, paths, and outdoor spaces maintained
- Operate and care for landscaping machines
- Plant and tend trees, shrubs, and flowers
- Spread fertilizer or pesticide on planted areas
- Pull weeds and clear debris from grounds
- Help with seasonal planting and cleanup projects
Skills that matter
- Landscaping equipment operation and upkeep
- Planting and caring for trees, shrubs, and flowers
- Fertilizer and pesticide application
- Weed and debris removal
- General maintenance of outdoor spaces
- Seasonal landscaping project work
AI & the future of this role
Much of this work involves outdoor, hands-on upkeep that machines still struggle with in varied terrain. Planning tools may streamline some coordination, but physical grounds tasks and on-site judgment tend to keep employment fairly steady.
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