As a green gardener, you take care of the care, maintenance and design of outdoor facilities, parks and gardens, including tasks such as mowing lawns, cutting hedges, planting flowers and trees, and caring for plantations.
In Germany, gardeners in the field of green care earn an average of €32,700 gross annually, which corresponds to a monthly salary of about €2,725. The salary range ranges from €27,300 to €38,900 per year, depending on factors such as professional experience, industry and company size. Especially in large companies, the annual salary can be up to €40,100 gross, while in federal countries such as Berlin it is on average €27,200.
In order to work in the field of green care, training as a landscape gardener or garden and landscape builder is usually required. These trainings provide comprehensive knowledge in the care and design of green areas as well as the handling of various tools and machines. In some cases, further training in the field of landscape and gardening can also be beneficial.
There are various career paths in green care. After training, you can work in various fields, such as in landscape construction companies, in municipalities or as a self-employed entrepreneur. As experience and specialization increase, leadership positions or activities in the field of planning and design of green facilities can also be sought.
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