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LANDSCAPER JOB DESCRIPTION:
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers maintain grounds using
hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform
a variety of tasks, which may include: sod laying, mowing,
trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking,
sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental
concrete masonry wall units.
LANDSCAPER SKILLS:
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers must have a solid
working knowledge of the chemical composition, structure,
and properties of substances and of the chemical processes
and transformations that they undergo as well as an understanding
of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions,
interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the
environment.
AVAILABILITY:
In 2001, the medium earnings were $9.19 per hour. The average hourly salary was $6.60 - $14.82.
SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
http://www.bls.gov/oes/2001/oes373011.htm
Opportunties:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos172.htm
Training:
http://www.automaticirrigation.com/training_resources/
(Indiana)
http://www.lifetime-career.com/landscap.htm
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