Landscapers

Employers

There are more than 1.3 million grounds maintenance workers in the United States. Landscapers are employed by golf courses, lawn-service companies, greenhouses, nurseries, botanical gardens, public parks, as well as malls, hotels, and motels . Many people in this field start their own businesses.

Starting Out

Summer or part-time jobs in landscaping companies often lead to full-time employment with the same employer. Those who enroll in a college or other training programs can receive help in finding work from the school's career services office. In addition, directly applying to botanical gardens, nurseries, or golf courses is common practice. Jobs may also be listed on employment Web sites and in newspaper want ads. Most landscaping and related companies provide on-the-job training for entry-level personnel.