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LANDSCAPING

RENEWABLE RESOURCES AND ENERGY

Responsible for cultivating the landscaping and grounds surrounding private and public facilities and residences. This can including mowing the lawn either by hand or using a riding lawnmower, trimming and edging around walkways, flower beds, and walls, or by beautifying the land by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.

Career Details

Skills

Students in Landscaping are trained in the following subject areas:

Planting and maintaining ornamental plants, trees, and shrubs
Maintaining grounds of property using hand or power tools and equipment
Operating vehicles and powered equipment including mowers, tractors, and twin-axle vehicles
Determining the most effective pesticides to use based on soil and pest types
Properly diagnosing diseases in plants and treating those accordingly

Career Options

Most Landscaping graduates go to work as groundskeepers, outdoor maintenance workers, or gardeners. Landscapers can focus on the exterior or ornamental landscaping or specifically on lawn care. Landscaping is very physical work, and the hours change based on the season. Although many landscapers work full time, some work part time.

Requirements

Before entering the program, students must:

Complete all required activity in the Career Preparation Period, including Career Exploration and Career Success/Workplace Skills.
Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.

Credentials

As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.

Landscaping Numbers to Know

$30K

National average earning potential for this career

Completion times vary by training area. Check with your admissions advisor.

Expectations

While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Dependability
Integrity
Stress tolerance