Credentials for Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
3 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $43,410. See full occupation profile →
Certification
Alabama Certified Landscape Professional
Alabama Green Industry Training Center (AGITC)
AL
Interpret Landscape Plans for layout and installation purposesIdentify Plants and Pests in landscape settingsApply Pesticide Application and Safety practices in landscape environmentsPerform Tree Planting and Staking per landscape specificationsExecute Grading and Drainage for landscape installationsPerform Pruning of landscape plants
Certification
Certified Irrigation Technician
Irrigation Association
$175 cost
Evaluate and select sprinkler types, nozzle types, and spacing based on coverage area requirements and relative precipitation rates for irrigation system installation and maintenanceIdentify and install swing joint assembly components selecting appropriate type and installation method for irrigation system applicationsSelect and perform pipe fitting connection procedures based on pipe type, fitting type, and appropriate solvents and primers for irrigation system pipingSelect, operate, and maintain equipment and tools for irrigation system installation and maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's instructionsIdentify and apply knowledge of pump types, components, controls, flow, pressure, and safety for irrigation system pump operationsIdentify backflow prevention device types, functions, and components in compliance with applicable state and local requirements
Certification
Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM)
Sports Turf Managers Association
$250 cost
Perform agronomic calculations including area measurements, application rates, volume calculations, and equipment calibration to support sports field management operationsAssess sites and develop field design and construction specifications covering drainage, irrigation, rootzone mix, and turfgrass establishment for sports field projectsEvaluate soil physical, chemical, and biological properties to determine suitability, develop improvement plans, and support turfgrass growth on athletic fieldsSelect, establish, and manage turfgrass species and cultivars based on regional climate, soil conditions, field use demands, and management intensity requirementsDevelop and implement water management programs using evapotranspiration, soil moisture assessment, irrigation scheduling, and drainage improvement strategiesDevelop and implement fertilization programs based on soil and tissue testing, nutrient requirements, application timing, and turfgrass species response