景观技术员

Working Schedule
 
Landscape Technicians usually work full-time, sometimes on a seasonal basis since there is less to do during winter months in many states. 
 
Typical Duties

• 在公共或私人场地外工作
• 按照预先安排的模式种植不同的灌木、植物和花卉类型
• 在灌木、植物和花卉生长的土壤中拔除杂草
• 浇水、施肥、修剪灌木和其他种植的物品
• 视情况喷洒杀虫剂 
• 修剪和修剪草坪区域 
• 使用喷灌系统保持草坪和花园的浇灌
• 种植小树，如果需要的话，建立支撑物以保持它们的直立性
• 检查树木的健康状况和疾病或腐烂的迹象；根据需要修剪和移除树枝
• 耙和吹叶子
• 在一些工作场所，如商场，照顾某些室内植物
• 铺设人行道、桌子或庭院材料
• 驾驶卡车将设备拉到工作现场；在工作现场周围驾驶小型车辆
• 帮助用石头和雕塑装饰花园或喷泉区
• 根据需要，协助安装洒水车或照明系统
• 轻度绘画工作

额外责任

• 穿着所有的个人防护设备；实行良好的安全程序
• 维护车辆和工具/设备的库存
• 确保为当天的工作准备好所有必要的物品，包括割草机的燃料
• 保持人行道或停车区无杂物 
• 在冬季清除人行道上的积雪
• 履行特定工作地点的专门职责，如运动场、高尔夫球场或公墓。
• 特殊的劳动任务可能包括架设临时围栏、草皮维护、用电锯砍树、用反铲挖坟、游泳池维护等等。

软技能

• 能够遵循指示 
• 注重细节和标准
• 以客户服务为导向
• 快速反应时间
• 良好的手眼协调能力
• 手和手指的灵活性
• 正常色觉
• 观察者
• 病人 
• 以安全为导向
• 力量和耐力
• 强大的倾听能力
• 团队合作
• 时间管理 

技术技能

• 了解设计布局的能力
• 使用个人防护设备，如眼睛和听力保护装置、手套、钢头靴或其他规定的物品
• 熟悉适用的国家和地方安全标准
• 安全使用动力设备和手动工具的培训（包括割草机；电动或气体动力除草机；修剪器、绿篱剪；铁锹、铁铲和其他园艺工具）。
• 掌握农药和化肥的使用和安全处理知识
• 熟悉喷水灭火系统和照明系统（如适用）。
• 根据工作需要，使用其他专业设备 

Landscaping workers plant trees, flowers, and shrubs to create new outdoor spaces or upgrade existing ones. They also trim, fertilize, mulch, and water plants. Some grade and install lawns or construct hardscapes such as walkways, patios, and decks. Others help install lighting or sprinkler systems. Landscaping workers are employed in a variety of residential and commercial settings, such as homes, apartment buildings, office buildings, shopping malls, and hotels and motels.
 
Groundskeeping workers, also called groundskeepers, maintain grounds. They care for plants and trees, rake and mulch leaves, and clear snow from walkways. They work on athletic fields, golf courses, cemeteries, university campuses, and parks, as well as in many of the same settings that landscaping workers work. They also see to the proper upkeep of sidewalks, parking lots, fountains, fences, planters, and benches, as well as groundskeeping equipment.
 
Groundskeeping workers who care for athletic fields keep natural and artificial turf in top condition, mark out boundaries, and paint turf with team logos and names before events. They mow, water, fertilize, and aerate the fields regularly. They must ensure that the underlying soil on fields with natural turf has the composition required to allow proper drainage and to support the grass used on the field. In sports venues, they vacuum and disinfect synthetic turf to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and they remove the turf and replace the cushioning pad periodically.
 
Groundskeepers in parks and recreation facilities care for lawns, trees, and shrubs; maintain playgrounds; clean buildings; and keep parking lots, picnic areas, and other public spaces free of litter. They also may erect and dismantle snow fences and maintain swimming pools. These workers inspect buildings and equipment, make needed repairs, and keep everything freshly painted.
 
Some groundskeepers specialize in caring for cemeteries and memorial gardens. They dig graves to specified depths, generally using a backhoe. They mow grass regularly, apply fertilizers and other chemicals, prune shrubs and trees, plant flowers, and remove debris from graves.
 
Greenskeepers maintain golf courses. Their work is similar to that of groundskeepers, but they also periodically relocate holes on putting greens and maintain benches and tee markers along the course and provide more intense turf maintenance. In addition, greenskeepers keep canopies, benches, and tee markers repaired and freshly painted.
 
Pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators apply herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides on plants or the soil to prevent or control weeds, insects, and diseases. Those who work for chemical lawn or tree service firms are more specialized, inspecting lawns for problems and applying fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals to stimulate growth and prevent or control weeds, diseases, or insect infestations.
 
Tree trimmers and pruners, also called arborists, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to clear utility lines, roads, and sidewalks. Many of these workers strive to improve the appearance and health of trees and plants, and some specialize in diagnosing and treating tree diseases. Others specialize in pruning, trimming, and shaping ornamental trees and shrubs. Tree trimmers and pruners use chain saws, chippers, and stump grinders while on the job. When trimming near power lines, they usually work on truck-mounted lifts and use power pruners.

• 公寓大楼
• 教育机构 
• 地方和州政府机构
• 连锁酒店
• 办公大楼和公园
• 私人住宅
• 娱乐场所（游乐园、田径场、高尔夫球场）。
• 自营职业者（或景观设计服务的所有者）。
• 购物商场

Landscape Technicians work hard and spend most of their days outside. They are exposed to heat and cold, sun, wind, and rain. Much of their time may be spent working alone, performing physically demanding tasks under deadlines so they can move on to the next task or job site. Despite the need to work efficiently, they are expected to maintain high standards. For this reason, they require patience and attention-to-detail, as well as the ability to work relatively quickly for hours on end. 
 
In terms of sacrifice, it is important to understand that Landscape Technicians are exposed to a number of workplace hazards. They often use dangerous tools while working through fatigue, boredom from repetition, and perhaps in inclement weather that may make hands or tools wet. This combination of factors can lead to injuries, unless workers wear proper protective gear, stay focused on safety, and are trained on proper tool and equipment usage. Hearing protection is an often overlooked element, as workers may operate or be near loud equipment. 
 
Another potential sacrifice is that work may be sporadic during winter months, when there is less to do or duties may change significantly (for instance, there may be snow removal required, or putting out holiday decorations versus mowing lawns or watering plants). 

Job growth is predicted to be very good, as homeowners and organizations look to spruce up older properties by investing in landscaping. Research indicates that young homeowners are seeking increased landscaping services, as well, as a way to protect the environment. Indeed there’s a trend towards “outdoor spaces” and “outdoor rooms” like covered decks or patios, which may require the skills of a Landscape Technician. 
 
In the business world, there is a current focus on both green initiatives and workplace wellness, which should keep landscapers busy as companies offer more outdoor areas to promote worker health and job satisfaction. Meanwhile, unpredictable national weather patterns can lead to unexpected shifts in work requirements, as snow storms, drought spells, or fires might disrupt the ability to perform typical duties. However, landscapers play a vital role in the cleanup efforts after such events. 
 
Many groundskeepers prefer to work in temperate regions where weather conditions may be less harsh, and there is steady work during all seasons. Of note is the fact that while the sector is growing, there aren’t enough workers to fill the gaps. According to the National Association of Landscape Professionals, 82% of company leaders are concerned about “the shortage of skilled labor” as a “major limiting factor for the industry.” 

Landscape Technicians don’t mind getting their hands dirty! They likely always enjoyed being outside, and aren’t afraid of manual labor. They love nature and have both the stamina and the patience to work outdoors for long periods of time—abilities they may have cultivated over years. 
 
They take the time to do their jobs correctly while still being efficient, because there is lots to get done and a limited amount of time to do it! Such time management skills may also have been learned from an early age. Groundskeepers practice good job site safety, which is a mindset perhaps gained via training when they were younger, working on family property or during jobs in high school. 
 
They may not be introverted, but are comfortable spending hours working on their own as part of a larger team sprawled out around the grounds being worked. They have a solid work ethic and are goal-oriented so they can stay on-task and keep things moving along!