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MAINTENANCE WORKER: Cutting Lawns Is Seasonal Work

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Kenneth shares his story about being a maintenance worker who mows the lawns of city parks. He talks about the how lawns should be mowed and he shares how he got his job. Kenneth also shares the difference between driving a professional lawn mower and a household one. Kenneth describes his job as good easy work that's relaxing, yet he's been trained how to use all sort of heavy equipment used in the park maintenance.

Job Title: Maintenance worker

Job Summary: Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other

Job Description

Grounds maintenance workers provide a pleasant outdoor environment by ensuring that the grounds of houses, businesses, and parks are attractive, orderly, and healthy.

On-the-Job Training

Short-term on-the-job training

Certification Requirement

Most states require workers who apply pesticides to be licensed.

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$20,000 - $30,000

Projected Job Growth

20 to 30 percent

Typical schedule

Part-time, Seasonal

Typical workplace

Office, Remote, Outdoor, Physically demanding

Personal Qualities

Strength/stamina, Likes working with hands

Educational Path

Education Requirement

High school degree

Recommended Education Degree

High school degree
Trade/vocational School
Associate degree

Recommended Majors

Landscape Architecture
Agricultural Business & Management

Related Careers

Agricultural Workers
Farmers
Ranchers
and Other Agricultural Managers
Forest and Conservation Workers
Landscape Architects
Logging Workers.

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