Landscapers and groundskeepers mow, trim, plant, mulch, and maintain outdoor spaces for homes, businesses, parks, schools, golf courses, and apartment complexes. It's outdoor, physical work that rewards people who take pride in how a place looks. It can lead to crew leader jobs, city and county grounds jobs, irrigation or pest control specialties, or running your own lawn care business.
What employers look for
Employers want reliable people who can run equipment safely, work hard in the heat, and do careful work without constant supervision. A valid driver's license is often required, since crews travel between job sites, and some jobs ask for experience driving with a trailer. Equipment experience is the biggest thing to highlight.
Resume summary
Hardworking groundskeeper with experience mowing, trimming, and maintaining outdoor spaces. Comfortable with hand tools, power equipment, and long days outdoors. Looking to bring reliability and a strong back to a new role.
Skills to list
- Riding and push mower operation
- String trimmer and edger use
- Leaf blower and hedge trimmer
- Mulching, planting, and weeding
- Basic irrigation and sprinkler checks
- Snow removal (where applicable)
- Equipment maintenance and fueling
- Working safely with chemicals
- Long shifts in heat, cold, and rain
- Reliable attendance
Experience bullet points
- Mowed lawns of various sizes using riding and push mowers on residential and commercial routes
- Trimmed edges along walkways, driveways, and fences using string trimmers and edgers
- Cleared leaves, debris, and clippings using blowers and hand tools
- Planted, mulched, and weeded flower beds and shrubs as part of seasonal upkeep
- Checked sprinkler heads, irrigation lines, and timers and reported issues
- Performed snow removal and salt application during winter months
- Cleaned, fueled, and performed basic maintenance on mowers and trimmers
- Followed safety procedures when handling fertilizers and weed treatments
- Worked outdoors in all weather conditions throughout the season
- Maintained reliable attendance during early-morning and weekend route work
Name your equipment and your route
Be specific about the machines you run and the properties you maintain:
Landscape Crew Member, Commercial Landscaping Company, Pelham, AL. 2021 to Present. Maintain 35 commercial properties on a weekly route with a 4-person crew; operate zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, edgers, and blowers; install mulch, plants, and sod; pull a trailer between sites with a clean driving record.
Licenses that can raise your pay
Applying fertilizer or pesticides for businesses usually requires a state license or certification, and the rules vary by state. Irrigation training and certifications also help. If you hold any of these, put them at the top of your resume. If you're working toward one, it's worth mentioning.
Tips for this job
- Mention year-round work. Leaf removal, storm cleanup, and winter pruning show you're not just a summer worker.
- Show safety habits. Protective equipment, safe equipment use, and no injuries are worth mentioning.
- Look at government jobs too. Cities, counties, and schools hire grounds workers with steady pay and benefits. See our public works example.
- Include your own clients. If you've cut yards on your own, list it. See our independent contractor example for how.
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