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How much do landscaping helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for landscaping helper in Virginia is $16.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.28 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a landscaping helper?

Landscaping helpers are individuals who assist landscapers and groundskeepers in maintaining outdoor spaces such as lawns, gardens, parks, and business grounds. They perform tasks like mowing lawns, trimming shrubs, planting flowers, raking leaves, and watering plants. Their role is essential for keeping outdoor areas attractive, healthy, and safe. Landscaping helpers often use hand tools and basic power equipment, and they may also help with installing irrigation systems, laying sod, or building garden structures.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a landscaping helper?

To thrive as a Landscaping Helper, you need basic knowledge of horticulture, physical stamina, and familiarity with landscaping techniques, usually acquired through on-the-job training. Experience using tools like lawn mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers, as well as following safety procedures, is essential. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and reliability are important soft skills that set individuals apart in this role. These competencies ensure efficient, high-quality work and a safe, productive environment in outdoor settings.

What are common challenges landscaping helpers face on the job, and how can they prepare for them?

Landscaping Helpers often work outdoors in varying weather conditions, which can be physically demanding and require adaptability. Tasks may include lifting heavy materials, operating basic equipment, and assisting with planting or maintenance under tight deadlines. Building stamina, wearing appropriate protective gear, and maintaining clear communication with supervisors and team members can help overcome these challenges. Additionally, being proactive about safety and learning efficient techniques can enhance job performance and satisfaction.

What is the difference between Landscaping Helper vs Landscape Technician?

AspectLandscaping HelperLandscape Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; no formal certification neededHigh school diploma; some certifications in landscape maintenance or irrigation may be preferred
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, on-site at residential or commercial propertiesOutdoor, often more specialized tasks, including installation and maintenance
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level support role in landscaping companiesMore experienced role, often performing technical tasks in landscaping projects
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

The main difference between a Landscaping Helper and a Landscape Technician lies in experience, responsibilities, and skill level. Landscaping Helpers typically perform basic tasks under supervision, while Landscape Technicians handle more technical and specialized work. Both roles are essential in the landscaping industry, but the Technician position usually requires more experience or certifications.

What are the most commonly searched types of Landscaping jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Landscaping jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Landscaping Helper jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Landscaping Helper job openings:

Infographic showing various Landscaping Helper job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,383 per year, or $16.5 per hour.

Landscaping Crew Leader

James River Grounds Management, LLC

Williamsburg, VA โ€ข On-site

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Description
Crew Leader
The Crew Leader is responsible for directly supervising a crew while on the job site and ensuring the crew works safely and efficiently while delivering quality jobs on time. This position is responsible for developing and training crew members, planning, assigning and directing work, managing and maintaining material and equipment, and addressing and resolving customer issues. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Work with management to create schedules and follow job specifications, including materials and timelines.
  • Organizes, supervises, leads and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframe.
  • Ensures contractual obligations are fulfilled in a manner that is in line with proper horticultural practices.
  • Complies with equipment preventative maintenance program.
  • Inspects each job site weekly and maintains punch lists given by manager while on site.
  • Identifies ways to improve work processes, efficiency, and quality.
  • Communicates with onsite clients as outlined in communication plan.
  • Responds properly to the client's requests; follows up to make sure their needs have been met.
  • Keeps manager aware of all client concerns and communication on the job site.
  • Maintains safe working conditions on job site at all times; follows and implements all company safety guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate in English; bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.
  • Ability to train others and exercise leadership skills.
  • Demonstrates dependability; consistently at work and on time, responds to management direction and commits to the required hours for job completion that will vary based on weather/season.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to solve conflict while keeping emotions under control.
  • Ability to plan, organize and direct a team in a manner that uses time efficiently.
  • Has the aptitude to identify and act on opportunities to help and support work efforts of the team.
  • Can safely operate and maintain all equipment used for landscape maintenance.

Education & Experience
  • Minimum of two years of professional landscape maintenance experience.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Current State Technician and/or Applicator license preferred but not required.
  • General knowledge of irrigation systems.
  • General knowledge of horticultural and maintenance practices.

Pre-Screen
  • Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:
  • Valid driver's license required.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.
Lider de Grupo
El lรญder de Grupo es responsable de supervisar directamente a su equipo mientras se encuentra en el lugar de trabajo y garantizar que trabajen de manera segura y eficiente mientras entrega trabajos de calidad a tiempo. Este puesto es responsable de desarrollar y capacitar a los miembros del equipo, planificar, asignar y dirigir el trabajo, administrar y mantener el material y el equipo, y abordar y resolver problemas de los clientes. Esta posiciรณn reporta directamente al Administrador de Operaciones
Funciones y responsabilidades esenciales:
  • Trabaja con la administraciรณn para crear horarios y seguir las especificaciones del trabajo, incluidos los materiales y los plazos.
  • Organiza, supervisa, dirige y capacita a los empleados para completar los proyectos dentro de las directrices y plazos establecidos.
  • Garantiza que las obligaciones contractuales se cumplan de una manera que estรฉ en consonancia con las prรกcticas hortรญcolas adecuadas.
  • Cumple con el programa de mantenimiento preventivo de equipos.
  • Inspecciona cada sitio de trabajo semanalmente y mantiene listas de actividades dadas por el gerente mientras estรก en el sitio.
  • Identifica formas de mejorar los procesos de trabajo, la eficiencia y la Calidad.
  • Se comunica con los clientes como se describe en el plan de comunicaciรณn.
  • Responde adecuadamente a las solicitudes del cliente; realiza un seguimiento para asegurarse de que sus necesidades se han satisfecho.
  • Mantiene al Manager al tanto de todas las preocupaciones y la comunicaciรณn del cliente en el sitio de trabajo.
  • Mantiene condiciones laborales seguras en el lugar de trabajo en todo momento; Sigue e implementa todas las directrices de seguridad de la empresa.
Requisitos minimos:
  • Debe tener 18 aรฑos o mรกs.
  • Debe ser capaz de comunicarse eficazmente en inglรฉs; el bilingรผe en espaรฑol es muy preferido.
  • Capacidad para entrenar a otros y ejercer habilidades de liderazgo.
  • Demuestra confiabilidad; consistentemente en el trabajo y a tiempo, responde a la direcciรณn de la gerencia y se compromete a las horas requeridas para la finalizaciรณn del trabajo que variarรกn segรบn el clima / temporada.

  • Fuertes habilidades interpersonales con la capacidad de resolver conflictos mientras mantienes las emociones bajo control.
  • Capacidad para planificar, organizar y dirigir un equipo de manera eficiente en el uso del tiempo.
  • Tiene la aptitud para identificar y actuar sobre oportunidades que ayuden y apoyen los esfuerzos laborales del equipo.
  • Puede operar y mantener de forma segura todo el equipo utilizado para el mantenimiento del paisaje.
Formaciรณn Y Experiencia:
  • Mรญnimo de dos aรฑos de experiencia profesional en mantenimiento de Jardineria. Se
  • requiere diploma de bachillerato o GED.
  • Se prefiere la licencia actual de tรฉcnico estatal y/o aplicador, pero no es obligatoria.
  • Conocimientos generales de sistemas de riego.
  • Conocimientos generales sobre prรกcticas hortรญcolas y de mantenimiento.

Pre-Seleccion:
Al ser ofrecido el trabajo, los empleados deben someterse y superar un test de drogas, antecedentes y/o verificaciรณn de Record de Manejo previo al empleo.
Licencia ycertificaciones:Se requiere licencia de conducir vรกlida
Las personas con una discapacidad que deseen una adaptaciรณn razonable de pueden comunicarse con el Coordinador de la ADA llamando al 1-833-222-3066. Nos asociamos con el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional/EE.UU. Servicio de Aduanas e Inmigraciรณn para verificar electrรณnicamente a todos los empleados reciรฉn contratados.
Consideraciones medioambientales:
  • Trabaja al aire libre en diversas condiciones meteorolรณgicas que pueden ser caliente, frรญas, hรบmedas o turbulentas.
  • Funciona en entornos con un nivel de ruido inusualmente alto.
  • Trabaja con y cerca de piezas mecรกnicas mรณviles.
  • Puede estar expuesto a materiales peligrosos, humos o partรญculas en el aire como gasolina, aceite, grasa y elementos como herbicidas, pesticidas u otros productos relacionados con la horticultura.
  • Trabaja en terrenos irregulares durante largos perรญodos de tiempo.
  • El trabajo puede realizarse a distintas alturas sobre el suelo.

  • Puede estar expuesto a la naturaleza, es decir, plantas irritantes e insectos que pican o pican.
  • Puede estar expuesto a perros y otros animals
  • Debe tener la resistencia necesaria para realizar estas tareas a lo largo de un dรญa estรกndar de ocho o diez horas. Debe poder trabajar horas largas y horas extras durante emergencias (incluyendo dรญas festivos, fines de semana, etc., sujeto a llamar al trabajo)

Requerimientos fisicos:
  • Debe tener la capacidad y resistencia para realizar tareas durante al menos 8 horas.
  • Debe comprender y demostrar los procedimientos de seguridad adecuados, cumpliendo con todas las regulaciones de OSHA, con la capacidad de responder a situaciones de emergencia de manera oportuna.
  • Debe ser capaz de mantener la atenciรณn y concentraciรณn durante largos periodos de tiempo.
  • Debe poder llevar EPI segรบn sea necesario.
  • Debe poder entrar y salir de un vehรญculo varias veces al dรญa.

Clave:
Rara vez = menos del
10%
Ocasionalmente = hasta
33%
Frecuentemente= hasta
66%
Continuamente= 67%
100%
Rara vez: gatear, trepar postes, escaleras.
Ocasionalmente: sentado, viendo a lo lejos, subiendo escaleras, levantando entre 10 y 50 libras.
Frecuentemente: sentido del tacto, hablar claro, subir y bajar del camiรณn, leer, oรญr - rango de habla, percepciรณn de profundidad, empujar, tirar, equilibrarse, levantar hasta 50 libras.
Continuamente: caminar, estar de pie, destreza manual, agacharse, rango de movimiento, arrodillarse, sentadillas, girar el cuerpo, agarrar, ver, alcanzar, visiรณn del color, levantar, cargar, levantar hasta 10 libras.
Benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note:
  • All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
  • Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.