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La-Z-Boy

Forklift Operator/ Yard Dog Driver

Newton, MS · On-site

$15.25 - $18/hr

We are La-Z-Boy Incorporated. Get comfortable with taking your work personally. Get comfortable with uncompromising quality. Get comfortable with caring about your colleagues and the consumers we ...

La-Z-Boy

Forklift Operator/ Yard Dog Driver

Newton, MS · On-site

$15.25 - $18/hr

We are La-Z-Boy Incorporated. Get comfortable with taking your work personally. Get comfortable with uncompromising quality. Get comfortable with caring about your colleagues and the consumers we ...

RIVER CITY PRODUCE

Sanitation

San Antonio, TX

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Cleaning ground of all trash and debris for Chicho Boy?s and other rental properties. * Yard and lawn maintenance ? mowing and trimming of shrubs. * Perform other related tasks, as requested by ...

La-Z-Boy

Forklift Operator/ Yard Dog Driver

Newton, MS · On-site

$15.25 - $18/hr

We are La-Z-Boy Incorporated. Get comfortable with taking your work personally. Get comfortable with uncompromising quality. Get comfortable with caring about your colleagues and the consumers we ...

River City Produce

Sanitation

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Cleaning ground of all trash and debris for Chicho Boy's and other rental properties. * Yard and lawn maintenance - mowing and trimming of shrubs. * Perform other related tasks, as requested by ...

City of Auburn Hills

Rake & Run

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

Leaf blowers or other yard equipment (optional) This volunteer opportunity is perfect for: * Families * Church groups * Sports teams * School clubs * Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts * Civic and community ...

Hi-Way Paving

CDL Driver - Heavy Haul

Nashville, TN · On-site

This role is primarily responsible for safely operating a low-boy trailer to transport heavy and oversized equipment between job sites, yard locations, and batch plants. The ideal candidate has heavy ...

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How much do yard boy jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for yard boy in the United States is $17.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a yard boy?

Yard Boys are workers responsible for maintaining the exterior areas of properties, such as gardens, lawns, and yards. Their duties often include mowing lawns, trimming hedges, raking leaves, watering plants, and sometimes minor landscaping tasks. Yard Boys may work for private homes, commercial properties, or landscaping companies. The job typically requires physical stamina, basic knowledge of gardening tools, and an eye for outdoor aesthetics. Some positions may also involve seasonal maintenance tasks like snow removal or planting.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a yard boy and how do they contribute to the overall maintenance of a property?

As a Yard Boy, your daily responsibilities typically include mowing lawns, trimming hedges, watering plants, collecting debris, and performing minor landscaping tasks. You may also assist with seasonal duties such as leaf raking in the fall or snow removal in the winter. These tasks are essential for keeping the outdoor areas clean, safe, and visually appealing, which directly contributes to the property's value and curb appeal. Collaboration with other maintenance staff or property managers is often required to ensure all groundskeeping tasks are completed efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a yard boy, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Yard Boy, you need basic knowledge of landscaping, lawn care techniques, and equipment operation, often requiring on-the-job training or experience. Familiarity with tools such as lawnmowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and sometimes small tractors is typical for the role. Reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are important soft skills that make someone stand out in this position. These skills ensure efficient property maintenance, safety, and a high standard of outdoor presentation for clients or employers.

What is the difference between Yard Boy vs Groundskeeper?

AspectYard BoyGroundskeeper
CredentialsNone typically requiredMay require basic landscaping or horticulture knowledge
Work EnvironmentResidential yards, small commercial propertiesLarge outdoor areas, parks, sports fields
Employer & IndustryPrivate homeowners, small landscaping companiesMunicipalities, schools, large estates
Job ScopeBasic lawn care, trimming, cleanupMaintaining landscapes, planting, irrigation

Yard Boys typically perform basic lawn and yard maintenance in residential or small commercial settings, often without formal certifications. Groundskeepers handle larger outdoor spaces, requiring more specialized knowledge and working in parks, sports fields, or institutional grounds. While both roles involve outdoor maintenance, groundskeepers usually have a broader scope and may require specific skills or certifications.

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Infographic showing various Yard Boy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $36,736 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

Yard Duty Supervisor (Part-time)

Yuba City, CA • On-site

Yuba City Unified School District
Elementary and Secondary Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$16.90/hr

Part-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Classified/Noon Duty Supervisor
Date Posted:
7/30/2026
Location:
Andros Karperos School (K-8)
(High-Needs School)
Date Available:
08/12/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
$16.90 hourly; no benefits
3.75 hours per day
Applications will be accepted online only. Completed application must include a resume and two letters of recommendation. Do not mail, e-mail or fax your support documents. You must attach these documents to your online application prior to submission. After the closing date, administration reviews applications and contacts selected applicants for interviews. Human Resources is not involved in the application review/interview process.
The District reserves the right to waive requirements and qualifications.
Yuba City Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, creed, religion, political affiliation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, medical information, military veteran status, affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups, association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational programs or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Eric Jenkins, District Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 425 Plumas Blvd., Suite 200, Yuba City, CA 95991, (530) 822-5200, ejenkins@ycusd.org; Jen Cates, 504 Coordinator, 425 Plumas Blvd., Suite 200, Yuba City, CA 95991, (530) 822-5200, jcates@ycusd.org; and Florentino Guzman, Title II Coordinator, 425 Plumas Blvd., Suite 200, Yuba City, CA 95991, (530) 822-5200, fguzman@ycusd.org.
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  • YARD DUTY SUPERVISOR.pdf

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