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Challenge Unlimited, Inc

Laborer Grounds

Mascoutah, IL · On-site

$18.09/hr

Reporting to the Project Manager or Supervisor, the Laborer is responsible for performing work ... Performs grounds maintenance and landscaping duties at the assigned site. * Mows, trims, edges and ...

Challenge Unlimited Inc

Laborer Grounds

Mascoutah, IL · On-site

$18.09/hr

Reporting to the Project Manager or Supervisor, the Laborer is responsible for performing work ... Performs grounds maintenance and landscaping duties at the assigned site. * Mows, trims, edges and ...

Genco

LABORER, GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$18.60/hr

The Laborer, Grounds Maintenance is responsible for maintaining the grounds of industrial, commercial, or public properties including buildings, parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, and greenhouses.

ServiceSource

Laborer - Grounds Maintenance

Arnold, MO · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

For the majority of direct labor positions, ServiceSource will obtain documentation of a ... Provide grounds maintenance and quality inspections for the contract on a year-round seasonal ...

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation

$20.99/hr

About the Role The Laborer Grounds Maintenance performs various labor tasks to maintain FASTC property.    What You'll Be Doing * Maintains grounds of FASTC property. * Cut grass, using walking ...

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How much do laborer grounds jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for laborer grounds in the United States is $17.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a laborer grounds?

Laborer Grounds are workers responsible for maintaining the outdoor areas of properties, such as lawns, gardens, parks, and sports fields. Their duties often include mowing grass, trimming shrubs, planting flowers, picking up trash, and performing basic landscaping tasks. These workers may also operate tools and machinery like lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers. The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and a willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

What does a laborer grounds do?

As a Laborer Grounds, your daily tasks often include mowing lawns, trimming hedges, planting flowers and trees, removing debris, and performing basic repairs on outdoor equipment. You may also be responsible for applying fertilizers or pesticides and ensuring walkways remain clear and safe. This role is essential for keeping public and private outdoor spaces attractive and functional, and it often involves working closely with a team of groundskeepers, supervisors, or landscape designers. The job requires a hands-on approach and a keen eye for detail to maintain the high standards expected by property owners or organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a laborer grounds?

To thrive as a Laborer Grounds, you need basic landscaping knowledge, physical stamina, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with landscaping tools, power equipment, and sometimes pesticide application certifications are typically required. Reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure the safe, efficient, and visually appealing maintenance of outdoor spaces.

What is the difference between Laborer Grounds vs Laborer Landscaping?

AspectLaborer GroundsLaborer Landscaping
CertificationsNone typically requiredNone typically required
Work EnvironmentGeneral outdoor grounds maintenanceOutdoor landscaping and garden work
Industry UsagePublic parks, schools, commercial propertiesPrivate residences, landscaping companies
Job TasksLawn care, debris removal, basic maintenancePlanting, trimming, garden design

Both roles involve outdoor work and basic grounds maintenance, but Laborer Grounds typically focuses on general upkeep across various properties, while Laborer Landscaping emphasizes planting and garden-specific tasks. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and specialization within outdoor grounds work.

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Infographic showing various Laborer Grounds job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,442 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

LABORER, GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Fort Buchanan, PR • On-site

Genco General Contractors of PR Corp.
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$15.88/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Laborer – Grounds Maintenance

Location: Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Grounds Maintenance / Facilities Services

Job Summary

GENCO General Contractors of P.R. Corp. is seeking a reliable and hardworking Laborer – Grounds Maintenance to support our grounds maintenance operations at Fort Buchanan. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining lawns, landscaped areas, recreational areas, facilities, and other outdoor spaces to ensure they remain clean, safe, well-maintained, and visually appealing.

This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding work, operate landscaping equipment and hand tools safely, and work effectively outdoors under varying weather conditions.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesGroundskeeping & Landscaping
  • Operate walking-type and riding lawn mowers weighing less than 2,000 pounds.
  • Mow and maintain lawns and landscaped areas.
  • Trim hedges and edges around walkways, flowerbeds, curbs, and other areas using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
  • Prune shrubs and trees using shears, hand tools, and other appropriate equipment.
  • Plant and maintain grass, flowers, trees, shrubs, and other vegetation.
  • Water lawns, trees, shrubs, and landscaped areas using hoses or sprinkler systems.
  • Apply fertilizers, insecticides, and other approved lawn and landscaping treatments as required.
  • Collect and properly dispose of leaves, litter, branches, grass clippings, and other debris.
  • Maintain landscaped areas, athletic fields, playgrounds, and other assigned grounds.
Seasonal Maintenance
  • Perform seasonal grounds maintenance activities as required by the project.
Repairs & General Maintenance
  • Perform minor repairs and maintenance to fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, outbuildings, and related structures.
  • Assist with repairs and general maintenance of roads, sidewalks, buildings, and mechanical equipment.
  • Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, or maintenance issues to the appropriate supervisor.
  • Maintain tools and equipment in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
Cleaning & Sanitation
  • Clean and maintain comfort stations, offices, workshops, parking areas, and other assigned facilities.
  • Sweep, wash, mop, and polish floors and surfaces as required.
  • Remove trash and debris from assigned work areas.
  • Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Qualifications
  • Ability to safely operate lawn mowers, landscaping equipment, and basic hand tools.
  • Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance, landscaping practices, and workplace safety procedures.
  • Ability to follow instructions, safety requirements, and established procedures.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Physical ability to perform manual labor, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and working for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment as required.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to safely handle and work around fertilizers, insecticides, and other landscaping-related chemicals.
Preferred Experience
  • Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, lawn care, facilities maintenance, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience operating landscaping equipment is a plus.
  • Experience working in commercial, industrial, military, or government facilities is a plus.
Work Environment
  • Primarily outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
  • Position may require exposure to heat, rain, dust, noise, vegetation, insects, and landscaping-related chemicals.
  • Employees are expected to follow all applicable safety requirements and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Equal Employment Opportunity

GENCO General Contractors of P.R. Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age,


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