Landscape Gardening Skilled Worker
ぞうえんぎのうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who creates and maintains green spaces such as gardens, parks, and street tree belts.
Description
Landscape gardening skilled workers are craftsmen who create and maintain green spaces such as parks, gardens, and street tree belts. They handle a wide range of construction tasks including earthworks, site preparation, planting, pruning, fertilization, turf laying, stone paving and stacking, and installation of irrigation equipment. After completion, they perform regular maintenance for plant growth management and pest control. They work in teams based on design drawings, primarily outdoors, requiring advanced skills, physical strength, operation of heavy machinery, handling of hand tools, and adaptation to weather conditions.
Future Outlook
Demand for gardens, parks, and greening projects is stable or increasing due to urban greening and growing environmental conservation awareness. On the other hand, labor shortages and aging workforce are challenges, with potential for efficiency improvements through mechanization and IoT technology.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Physically strong
Work Style
On-Site Stationed / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Self-Employed Freelance Possible / Team On-Site Work
Career Path
Apprentice/Assistant → Landscape Gardening Technician → Foreman/Leader → Construction Management Technician → Independence/Entrepreneurship
Required Skills
Construction Machinery Operation / Earthworks / Landscaping Work / Planting Skills / Pruning Skills / Stone Stacking and Laying Construction
Recommended Skills
Blueprint Reading / Customer Service Skills / Safety and Health Management / Tree Pest and Disease Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | For accurate construction and quality maintenance. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is essential due to frequent heavy material handling and long hours of outdoor work. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary to respond to site conditions and solve construction issues. |
Related Qualifications
- Landscape Construction Management Technician 1st Class
- Landscape Construction Management Technician 2nd Class
- Landscape Gardening Technician 1st Class
- Landscape Gardening Technician 2nd Class
Aliases
- Bonsai Worker
- Gardener
- Landscaper
Related Jobs
- Landscape Construction Management Technician
- Park Manager
- Urban Greening Planner