Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
PN
Pooler's Nursery & Landscaping
Landscaper
Career Insights for Landscaping / Groundskeeping Worker
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Tennessee data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$35,766 / year median in Tennessee
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview We are seeking a motivated and energetic Landscaper to join our dynamic outdoor maintenance team! In this role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining beautiful, functional outdoor spaces by applying your expertise in landscape care, groundskeeping, and equipment operation. Your enthusiasm for outdoor work and attention to detail will help transform landscapes into vibrant, healthy environments that delight clients and enhance community spaces. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in horticulture, landscape maintenance, and construction while working in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. Duties Perform landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth and aesthetic appeal. Operate a variety of groundskeeping and landscaping equipment such as power tools, lawnmowers, excavators, and irrigation systems safely and efficiently. Maintain hardscape features like pathways, patios, retaining walls, and other outdoor structures to ensure durability and visual appeal. Manage irrigation systems by installing, repairing, and adjusting sprinklers to promote optimal water distribution. Identify plants accurately for proper care; apply pest control measures responsibly following pesticide management protocols. Conduct tree care activities including trimming, pruning, and removal as needed to promote safety and health of trees on site. Follow all safety protocols diligently during outdoor work to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues. Experience Proven outdoor work experience with a strong understanding of landscaping practices and grounds maintenance. Mechanical knowledge related to operating power tools, lawn care equipment, excavators, and other landscaping machinery. Familiarity with plant identification techniques along with horticulture principles for healthy landscape development. Experience in irrigation system installation and troubleshooting to support sustainable landscape watering practices. Construction experience or knowledge of hardscape installation is a plus for creating durable outdoor features. Ability to adhere strictly to safety protocols while handling equipment such as tree trimming tools during seasonal tasks. Join us in shaping beautiful outdoor environments! Bring your passion for landscaping, your technical skills with hand tools and machinery, and your commitment to safety — together we'll create landscapes that inspire!