Grounds maintenance worker
Description
Grounds maintenance workers keep outdoor areas and landscapes well-maintained. The work is physical and outdoor: mowing, trimming, planting, clearing, and maintaining grounds, paths, and outdoor structures, keeping the exterior of properties tidy and attractive through the seasons.
They work for institutions, businesses, and property managers. The role suits fit, reliable people who enjoy outdoor work, don't mind physical labour in all weather, can operate grounds equipment and maintain landscapes, and take pride in keeping the outdoor spaces of a property looking well-kept throughout the changing seasons.
Dimensions
How this role scores across 12 work traits — creativity, structure, autonomy, and more
Career path
Labor statistics estimates from 2023–2033