2.9Low RiskShortage
Greenkeepers
Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers · Horticultural Trades Workers
Low Risk
Median Weekly Pay
$1,298
Full-time workers
Employment
13,800
Total workers
10yr Growth
+6.3%
Projected to 2034
Shortage Status
Shortage
Key Insight
Greenkeepers is IN SHORTAGE and has LOW AI risk — a strong outlook for workers in this field.
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation20.0%
Augmentation51.0%
Key Tasks
- •Preparing seedbeds for new turf
- •Establishing and maintaining turf by watering, over sowing or over seeding, and repairing green damage
- •Mowing, rolling and levelling turf
- •Pegging and marking out lines and logos, installing nets, posts and stumps, and placing other sports equipment on playing areas
- •Operating and maintaining hand and power driven equipment such as mowers, aerators, cultivators, corers and line marking equipment
- •Constructing cricket wickets, tennis courts, and bowling, croquet and golf greens
- •Replanting, repairing, aerating, fertilising and top dressing lawns
- •Installing and maintaining synthetic surfaces
- •May maintain buildings, fences and surrounding gardens
Employment Projections to 2034
Median Age
37
Female Share
4.0%
Part-Time Share
20.0%
Skill Level
3 / 5