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Building & Grounds
Clean and maintain buildings and outdoor spaces.
10 careers$43,390 median payHigh AI risk
📋 What You'll Do
- •Clean and maintain building interiors
- •Mow, trim, and maintain landscapes
- •Perform minor repairs and maintenance
- •Monitor and control pests
- •Set up spaces for events and meetings
- •Manage waste and recycling
🎓 Education & Training
Typical Path
High school diploma with on-the-job training
Time Investment
Entry-level immediate, certifications optional
Common Credentials
- • Pesticide applicator license
- • OSHA safety certifications
- • Landscape industry certifications
👤 Who This Is For
Good fit if you:
- ✓Those who take pride in clean, well-maintained spaces
- ✓People who prefer physical, active work
- ✓Individuals seeking stable, steady employment
- ✓Those who like working independently
Not ideal if you:
- ✗Those seeking high salaries
- ✗People uncomfortable with physical labor
About Building & Grounds Careers
Building and grounds maintenance careers keep facilities clean, functional, and attractive. From janitors maintaining office buildings to groundskeepers beautifying landscapes, these professionals create safe, pleasant environments.
This field offers steady employment with opportunities to specialize in areas like landscaping, pest control, or facility management.
Core Skills Needed
Physical stamina and strengthAttention to detail and thoroughnessEquipment operation and maintenanceTime management and efficiencySafety awarenessReliability and work ethicBasic repair skills
Building & Grounds Careers
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| Career | Category | Median Pay | Training | AI Resilience |
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| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | Building & Grounds | $55,740 | 4-5 years | 🟡AI-Augmented |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | Building & Grounds | $49,070 | <6mo | 🟡AI-Augmented |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | Building & Grounds | $46,650 | <6mo | 🟡AI-Augmented |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | Building & Grounds | $44,070 | <6mo | 🟡AI-Augmented |
| Pest Control Workers | Building & Grounds | $43,470 | <6mo | 🟡AI-Augmented |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | Building & Grounds | $43,310 | 4-5 years | 🔴High Disruption Risk |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All Other | Building & Grounds | $39,900 | 4-5 years | 🔴High Disruption Risk |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | Building & Grounds | $37,360 | <6mo | 🟡AI-Augmented |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | Building & Grounds | $35,020 | <6mo | 🟡AI-Augmented |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | Building & Grounds | $33,450 | <6mo | 🟡AI-Augmented |