How to Get Commercial Landscaping Jobs
Commercial landscaping can be a rewarding career for those who like to work outside. The challenge of maintaining a large property like a college campus, park or hotel grounds brings many rewards. If you're interested in landscaping and don't want to work for yourself as a landscape architect, commercial landscaping might be an ideal match for you. To get commercial landscaping jobs you'll need specific training and hands-on internship or work opportunities.
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Identify and apply to local horticultural programs. While there are online programs, you'll want hands-on experience, making programs in your community a better choice for this career. Determine if there are any programs that specialize in commercial landscaping projects, golf course design, park landscaping or other similar fields.
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Take classes in horticulture, botany, history, drawing, design software and business skills. You can receive an associate's or a bachelor's degree. Talk to counselors at your program to determine which type of degree is the right choice for you.
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Locate internships using the career services office at your school. You can also contact garden centers, school alumnae or local landscape architects to inquire about interning. Ask for a reference at the end of your internship. Take pictures of completed projects to create a portfolio.
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Apply for positions with other commercial landscaping firms upon completion of the program. Work at a commercial landscaping firm to gain skills and have exposure to different types of commercial projects. If you perform well in your job, you'll gain additional levels of responsibility.
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Join the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. After four years of practicing landscape architecture you can become certified with the APLD.
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Apply for head landscaper positions, using your experience, your portfolio, your recommendations and your APLD certification to find a high-level position.
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