Is being a gardener or groundskeeper a good fit for you?
Looks after gardens and grounds using hand and power tools. Mows, trims, plants, waters, digs and rakes.
What the work involves
- Mows and edges lawns with power mowers and edgers.
- Drives vehicles and powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, snow blowers and chainsaws.
- Uses hand tools such as shovels, rakes, saws, hedge trimmers and axes.
- Prunes and trims trees, shrubs and hedges with shears, pruners or chainsaws.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a gardener or groundskeeper is one of yours.
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