Landscaper / Groundskeeper

You'll mow lawns, trim hedges, plant trees, and haul mulch — all while getting a tan, a workout, and grass stains that never come out. It's physical outdoor work that ranges from pushing a mower at a strip mall to designing entire outdoor spaces. Most people start here in high school and either move on or realize they actually love working outside and build a real business out of it.

What you'll actually do

• 01Mow, edge, and blow lawns and outdoor areas
• 02Plant flowers, shrubs, and trees
• 03Spread mulch, gravel, and fertilizer
• 04Operate mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and chainsaws
• 05Water plants and maintain irrigation systems
• 06Remove snow in winter and wonder why you didn't pick a career with a roof
• 07Get the best tan of anyone you know — and the worst farmer's tan lines

Career Path

Where this role sits in the bigger picture — and where it can take you.