We surveyed 1,601 lawn care specialists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical lawn care specialist. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a lawn care specialist?

Low

High

Working as a lawn care specialist typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become a lawn care specialist?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a lawn care specialist typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.

Is it easy to get a job as a lawn care specialist?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a lawn care specialist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for lawn care specialists.

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Do lawn care specialists work full-time or part-time?

42% of lawn care specialists work in full-time roles while 58% work part-time.

Is being a lawn care specialist stressful?

Low

High

Lawn care specialists tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.

Is being organized important as a lawn care specialist?

Low

High

Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a lawn care specialist.

How competitive is the workplace for lawn care specialists?

Low

High

Competition at work is not common for lawn care specialists.

Does being a lawn care specialist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?

Low

High

Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for lawn care specialists.

Are lawn care specialists allowed to express themselves creatively?

Low

High

Lawn care specialists rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.

Do lawn care specialists have control over the direction of their work?

Low

High

While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally lawn care specialists will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.

Is being a lawn care specialist physically demanding?

Low

High

Being a lawn care specialist may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.

Are lawn care specialists exposed to a wide variety of work?

Low

High

Lawn care specialists tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.

Does being a lawn care specialist require attention to detail?

Low

High

Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a lawn care specialist.

Does being a good lawn care specialist require compassion and empathy?

Low

High

The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a lawn care specialist.