What does a Groundskeeping Worker earn?
On average, groundskeeping workers earn around $39,790 per year in the U.S. Groundskeeping workers are responsible for taking care of and maintaining outdoor areas including parks, school grounds, cemeteries, and sports fields. They use tools, such as mowers, to trim lawns and edging tools to create even borders. Groundskeeping workers may also need to use pesticides, fertilisers, and other materials to maintain the attractiveness and health of the outdoor area.
How to earn more as a Groundskeeping Worker
To become a groundskeeping worker, you should: acquire knowledge of landscaping, horticulture, and grounds maintenance; obtain hands-on experience working with tools and equipment; and obtain voluntary or paid work experience. To progress in the role, you could look to move into more specialized areas and achieve certifications, such as in turf management, or become grounds manager of a golf course or other outdoor facilities. You could also consider becoming self-employed and setting up your own groundskeeping business.
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Golf Course Maintenance Lead - Turf & Grounds Ops in Opelika
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is seeking a qualified individual to assist in the management of golf course maintenance. The role involves ensuring high standards of play and facility upkeep while demonstrating expertise in golf course maintenance practices.
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Outdoor Grounds Maintenance Technician in
Carolina Sweepers in Columbia, SC, is hiring a Grounds Labor Technician for a full-time position. You will be responsible for maintaining commercial properties by picking up litter, cleaning surfaces, and performing various maintenance tasks. This role involves working independently outdoors and ...Read more
Cemetery Grounds Technician: Outdoor Maintenance in Redmond
Service Corporation International is seeking an entry‑level Grounds Specialist to maintain the grounds at cemetery and funeral home locations. You will mow, trim, water, fertilize, and manage flower beds while ensuring a respectful, well‑kept property.
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Highway Maintenance Worker II in Boston
Highway Maintenance Worker II (22000BTX)
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Grounds Maintenance Technician I in Tampa
AdventHealth in Tampa, FL is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to dispose of exterior trash, patrol the campus for litter, and maintain landscape and outdoor areas. You will perform edging, mulching, pruning, and routine cleanup across the campus, ensuring clean, safe surroundings for patients ...Read more
Cemetery Grounds Technician: Care, Maintenance & Memorials in
Service Corporation International in Oceanside, CA seeks an entry-level groundskeeper to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds. You will mow, trim, water, and manage flower beds while complying with safety procedures.
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Grounds Maintenance Lead – Multifamily Townhomes in
Independent Management Services is seeking a hands-on maintenance support team member in Muskegon, MI to assist with daily property upkeep and improvements across multifamily communities. You will participate in ongoing training and directly support site management in keeping grounds clean and sa ...Read more