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Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers (NOC 8612)DescriptionLandscaping and grounds maintenance labourers perform manual work to assist in the construction of a landscape and related structures and to maintain lawns, gardens, athletic fields, golf courses, cemeteries, parks, landscaped interiors and other landscaped areas. They are employed by landscaping and lawn care companies, golf courses, cemeteries, and by landscaping departments of governments and private establishments. Example Titles
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DutiesLandscaping and grounds maintenance labourers perform some or all of the following duties:
SkillsLandscape maintenance workers need the following skills and abilities:
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Terms & ConditionsLandscaping and grounds maintenance labourers work out of doors in parks, athletic fields, recreational facilities, commercial green spaces and residential properties. They often operate equipment such as tractors and mowers. They may have to work in inclement weather. This is a highly seasonal occupation with only 24% of the workforce employed for a full year. The majority (64%) work full time on a seasonal basis. Approximately 12% of the workforce is self employed. Although employment in this occupation is primarily seasonal, the annual earnings reported below represent the prevailing wages, salaries, and/or net income for full time employment for the full year. Earnings$20,800 per annum - starting $28,000 per annum - average $42,300 per annum - high Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available. Education / Training
Career PathsSummer employment is often an entry point for landscape maintenance workers. Workers may specialize in lawn upkeep, application of fertilizers and pesticides, golf course maintenance. Workers with good communication skills who take an interest in the business may advance to crew leader or other supervisory positions. With further education and training, workers may progress to landscape design and horticulture. Experienced workers may start their own landscaping maintenance businesses. OutlookThe employment prospects for landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the 2010 - 2014 period are expected to be good. Employment in Manitoba in 2010 is estimated at 3,640. Employment growth is related to the increased use of green space by businesses, development of new golf courses and public green spaces, and the increased use of landscaping services by homeowners. Maintenance of existing green spaces, such as parks, golf courses, highways and other facilities will contribute to the number of jobs in this occupation. A growing number of homeowners simply do not have the time to tend to their own yards. Aging citizens who wish to remain in their own homes and condominium dwellers are also more inclined to contract for these services. There is high turnover in this occupation, due to fairly low wages and seasonality. The average age is younger than for most other occupations, with almost half of the workforce under the age of 25. There are good opportunities for student employment. A proportionally larger number of jobs for landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers are located in rural Manitoba. The three industries employing the largest number of landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers are: Administrative and Support Services (42%), Arts, Entertainment and Recreation (18%) and Public Administration (16%). Employment by Age Group
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census. Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
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