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      "id": "learn_r1663_job_discovery_outdoors_yard_and_property_angle_marketplaces_bls_landscaping_groundskeeping",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers: job_overview",
      "summary": "Landscaping and groundskeeping workers landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment.",
      "body": "Landscaping and groundskeeping workers landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/37-3011.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1663-job-discovery-outdoors-yard-and-property-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker",
        "category": "Maintenance",
        "what_it_is": "Landscaping and groundskeeping workers landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, s",
        "startup_cost": "could_not_verify",
        "skill_level": "Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed",
        "typical_pay_range": "$18.82 hourly, $39,150 annual",
        "pay_unit": "hourly/annual",
        "where_to_find_work": "TaskRabbit, Upwork, local landscaping companies, national lawn care chains",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Tree Trimmers and Pruners, Pest Control Workers, First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers"
      },
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        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1663_job_discovery_outdoors_yard_and_property_angle_marketplaces_bls_tree_trimmers",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Tree Trimmers and Pruners: job_overview",
      "summary": "Tree trimmers and pruners using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree.",
      "body": "Tree trimmers and pruners using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/37-3013.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1663-job-discovery-outdoors-yard-and-property-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Tree Trimmers and Pruners",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Tree Trimmer and Pruner",
        "category": "Tree Care",
        "what_it_is": "Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and powe",
        "startup_cost": "could_not_verify",
        "skill_level": "Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed",
        "typical_pay_range": "$24.50 hourly, $50,960 annual",
        "pay_unit": "hourly/annual",
        "where_to_find_work": "Tree service companies, Landscaping firms, Utility companies, Arboricultural services",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers, Arborists, Utility line clearance workers"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1663_job_discovery_outdoors_yard_and_property_angle_marketplaces_taskrabbit_lawn_care",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Lawn Care Services: job_overview",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Lawn care services provide lawn mowing, trimming, edging, and general landscape maintenance for residential and commercial properties.",
      "body": "Lawn care services provide lawn mowing, trimming, edging, and general landscape maintenance for residential and commercial properties.\n\nWhat TaskRabbit actually says:\n\n“Lawn Care. Projects starting at $30”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.taskrabbit.com/book/3864/details",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "TaskRabbit",
      "evidence_quote": "Lawn Care. Projects starting at $30",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "1663-job-discovery-outdoors-yard-and-property-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Lawn Care Services",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Lawn Care Service Provider",
        "category": "Yard Maintenance",
        "what_it_is": "Lawn care services provide lawn mowing, trimming, edging, and general landscape maintenance for residential and commercial properties. Tasks include mowing grass, edging sidewalks and driveways, trimming shrubs and trees, weed removal, fertilizing, and general property upkeep. Workers typically use ",
        "startup_cost": "low (seed, equipment, vehicle)",
        "skill_level": "Beginner-friendly with training",
        "typical_pay_range": "$30/hour starting",
        "pay_unit": "hourly",
        "where_to_find_work": "TaskRabbit, Handybook, local landscaping businesses, Freelancer, DoorDash",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers, Yard cleanup services, Property maintenance providers"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "first_month",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "taskrabbit",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "failed",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
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          "strong_label_on_weak_content"
        ],
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1663_job_discovery_outdoors_yard_and_property_angle_marketplaces_backdoorjobs_conservation_corps",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Conservation Corps Crew Members: job_overview",
      "summary": "Conservation Corps members work on outdoor conservation projects including trail maintenance, habitat restoration, tree planting, and environmental stewardship on public lands.",
      "body": "Conservation Corps members work on outdoor conservation projects including trail maintenance, habitat restoration, tree planting, and environmental stewardship on public lands.\n\nWhat Backdoorjobs.com actually says:\n\n“Jump to Your Outdoor Job Destination Rocky Mountains Region Pacific Northwest RegionUpper Midwest Region. Projects may encompass trail maintenance and construction, watershed and habitat restoration, invasive plant species management, fuels reduction, native planting, remote backcountry tasks, and more! Compensation ranges from a bi-weekly living allowance of $1,200‑1,440 and an AmeriCorps education award, with many great benefits (depending on position) that include FREE health insurance, housing opportunities may be available in specific regions, enrollment in the Member Assistance program (providing FREE 24/7 behavioral health consulting), CPR/first aid certification, technical skills training, food per diem while on projects, access to pro deals on day one, professional level certifications, resume building, federal hiring training, Public Lands Corps hiring authority, and so much more.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.backdoorjobs.com/conservation.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Backdoorjobs.com",
      "evidence_quote": "Jump to Your Outdoor Job Destination Rocky Mountains Region Pacific Northwest RegionUpper Midwest Region. Projects may encompass trail maintenance and construction, watershed and habitat restoration, invasive plant species management, fuels reduction, native planting, remote backcountry tasks, and more! Compensation ranges from a bi-weekly living allowance of $1,200‑1,440 and an AmeriCorps education award, with many great benefits (depending on position) that include FREE health insurance, housing opportunities may be available in specific regions, enrollment in the Member Assistance program (providing FREE 24/7 behavioral health consulting), CPR/first aid certification, technical skills training, food per diem while on projects, access to pro deals on day one, professional level certifications, resume building, federal hiring training, Public Lands Corps hiring authority, and so much more.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1663-job-discovery-outdoors-yard-and-property-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Conservation Corps Crew Members",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Conservation Corps Crew Member",
        "category": "Environmental Conservation",
        "what_it_is": "Conservation Corps members work on outdoor conservation projects including trail maintenance, habitat restoration, tree planting, and environmental stewardship on public lands. Projects include rebuilding the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail, planting trees in a National Park, constructing a",
        "startup_cost": "covered by program",
        "skill_level": "Entry-level, no experience required",
        "typical_pay_range": "$1,200-$1,440 bi-weekly living allowance",
        "pay_unit": "bi-weekly",
        "where_to_find_work": "BackdoorJobs.com, State Conservation Corps programs, AmeriCorps, local forestry departments",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Conservation Corps Crew Leaders, Trail maintenance workers, Environmental education assistants"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "first_month",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "backdoorjobs",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1663_job_discovery_outdoors_yard_and_property_angle_marketplaces_onet_pest_control",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Pest Control Workers: job_overview",
      "summary": "Pest control workers apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.",
      "body": "Pest control workers apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/37-2021.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1663-job-discovery-outdoors-yard-and-property-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Pest Control Workers",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Pest Control Worker",
        "category": "Pest Management",
        "what_it_is": "Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas. Tasks include measuring area dimensions requiring treatment, calculating fumigant requirements, estimating cost for service, spraying or dusting chemical s",
        "startup_cost": "covered by employer",
        "skill_level": "Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify (requires direct source)",
        "pay_unit": "unknown",
        "where_to_find_work": "Orkin, Terminix, local pest control companies, municipal pest management departments",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Pest Control Technicians, Pest Management Specialists, Exterminators"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1663_job_discovery_outdoors_yard_and_property_angle_marketplaces_coolworks_maintenance_jobs",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Maintenance Jobs in Great Places: job_overview",
      "summary": "Maintenance jobs provide skilled trades and general labor services including construction, repairs, and facilities maintenance in outdoor settings and resorts.",
      "body": "Maintenance jobs provide skilled trades and general labor services including construction, repairs, and facilities maintenance in outdoor settings and resorts.\n\nWhat CoolWorks.com actually says:\n\n“Construction & General Labor Jobs Attention tradespeople and construction pros! Ready to build your career in new surroundings? Whether your new to the trades, an apprenctice, or a master, find year-round and seasonal positions for electricians, plumbers, carpenters, general labor...”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.coolworks.com/jobs-by/category",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "CoolWorks.com",
      "evidence_quote": "Construction & General Labor Jobs Attention tradespeople and construction pros! Ready to build your career in new surroundings? Whether your new to the trades, an apprenctice, or a master, find year-round and seasonal positions for electricians, plumbers, carpenters, general labor...",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "1663-job-discovery-outdoors-yard-and-property-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Maintenance Jobs in Great Places",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Maintenance Worker/Tradesperson",
        "category": "Facilities Maintenance",
        "what_it_is": "Maintenance workers perform skilled trades and general labor services including construction, repairs, and facilities maintenance. In outdoor settings like resorts, ski areas, and national parks, maintenance jobs include plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, HVAC systems, roofing, grounds maintenanc",
        "startup_cost": "varies by trade",
        "skill_level": "Varies by trade (entry-level to skilled)",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "pay_unit": "unknown",
        "where_to_find_work": "CoolWorks.com, local resort communities, national park service, state park systems",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Construction workers, Handyman services, Facilities maintenance technicians"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "coolworkscom",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1663_job_discovery_outdoors_yard_and_property_angle_marketplaces_taskrabbit_general_labor",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "General Labor and Yard Work: job_overview",
      "summary": "General labor services provide yard work, outdoor help, and property maintenance including clearing, cleaning, and basic construction tasks.",
      "body": "General labor services provide yard work, outdoor help, and property maintenance including clearing, cleaning, and basic construction tasks.\n\nWhat TaskRabbit actually says:\n\n“General Furniture Assembly. Projects starting at $49”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.taskrabbit.com/book/2061/details",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "TaskRabbit",
      "evidence_quote": "General Furniture Assembly. Projects starting at $49",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "1663-job-discovery-outdoors-yard-and-property-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "General Labor and Yard Work",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "General Labor/Yard Work Provider",
        "category": "General Labor",
        "what_it_is": "General labor services provide yard work, outdoor help, and property maintenance including clearing, cleaning, and basic construction tasks. This includes yardwork, furniture assembly, home repairs, outdoor help, moving services, and general handyman tasks. Workers perform physical labor for various",
        "startup_cost": "low (tools, transportation)",
        "skill_level": "Physical labor experience preferred",
        "typical_pay_range": "$30-49 per project",
        "pay_unit": "per project",
        "where_to_find_work": "TaskRabbit, Thumbtack, local contractors, Freelancer",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Handyman services, Property maintenance, Yard cleanup providers"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "first_month",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "taskrabbit",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1663_job_discovery_outdoors_yard_and_property_angle_marketplaces_onet_first_line_supervisor",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers: job_overview",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] First-line supervisors direct and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities and handle administrative duties including scheduling and budgeting.",
      "body": "First-line supervisors direct and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities and handle administrative duties including scheduling and budgeting.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/37-1012.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1663-job-discovery-outdoors-yard-and-property-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Landscaping/Groundskeeping Supervisor",
        "category": "Management",
        "what_it_is": "Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and",
        "startup_cost": "covered by employer",
        "skill_level": "Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify (requires direct source)",
        "pay_unit": "unknown",
        "where_to_find_work": "Landscaping companies, Golf course management, Resort communities, Municipal parks departments",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers, Management positions, Field managers"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "thin_body",
          "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1663_job_discovery_outdoors_yard_and_property_angle_marketplaces_backdoorjobs_camp_ranch",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Camp and Ranch Jobs: job_overview",
      "summary": "Camp and ranch jobs provide seasonal employment in outdoor hospitality including camp operations, guest services, and ranch work in great places.",
      "body": "Camp and ranch jobs provide seasonal employment in outdoor hospitality including camp operations, guest services, and ranch work in great places.\n\nWhat Backdoorjobs.com actually says:\n\n“Camp & Ranch Jobs Whether you're looking for a unique short-term job at a summer or year-round camp, guest ranch or dude ranch, unique programs are located here!”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.backdoorjobs.com/camp-ranch-jobs.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Backdoorjobs.com",
      "evidence_quote": "Camp & Ranch Jobs Whether you're looking for a unique short-term job at a summer or year-round camp, guest ranch or dude ranch, unique programs are located here!",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1663-job-discovery-outdoors-yard-and-property-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Camp and Ranch Jobs",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Camp/Ranch Worker",
        "category": "Hospitality",
        "what_it_is": "Camp and ranch jobs provide seasonal employment in outdoor hospitality including camp operations, guest services, and ranch work. This includes summer camp jobs, guest ranch employment, resort and hospitality work in beautiful outdoor settings. Workers may provide guest services, help with ranch ope",
        "startup_cost": "covered by employer (room/board)",
        "skill_level": "Entry-level, some positions require experience",
        "typical_pay_range": "$covered by program",
        "pay_unit": "room/board + stipend",
        "where_to_find_work": "BackdoorJobs.com, Camp & Ranch Jobs listings, local summer camps, guest ranches",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Resort and hospitality jobs, Camp counselor positions, Ranch hand work"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "first_month",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "backdoorjobs",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1663_job_discovery_outdoors_yard_and_property_angle_marketplaces_bls_pesticide_applicator",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation: job_overview",
      "summary": "Pesticide applicators mix and apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or crops.",
      "body": "Pesticide applicators mix and apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or crops.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or crops. Usually requires specific training and state or federal certification.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/37-3012.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or crops. Usually requires specific training and state or federal certification.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1663-job-discovery-outdoors-yard-and-property-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Pesticide Applicator",
        "category": "Pest Management",
        "what_it_is": "Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or crops. Usually requires specific training and state or federal certification. Workers fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals ac",
        "startup_cost": "covered by employer",
        "skill_level": "Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed",
        "typical_pay_range": "$46,340 annual",
        "pay_unit": "annual",
        "where_to_find_work": "Agricultural services, Landscaping companies, Government agencies, Pest control firms",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Pest Control Workers, Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers, Agricultural Equipment Operators"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
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        ],
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        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1663_job_discovery_outdoors_yard_and_property_angle_marketplaces_wiscorps_general_conservation",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Wisconsin Conservation Corps Members: job_overview",
      "summary": "Wisconsin Conservation Corps members work on environmental stewardship projects including trail building, habitat management, and conservation work throughout the Upper Midwest.",
      "body": "Wisconsin Conservation Corps members work on environmental stewardship projects including trail building, habitat management, and conservation work throughout the Upper Midwest.\n\nWhat WisCorps actually says:\n\n“WisCorps engages young adults through hands-on service opportunities in environmental stewardship, accomplished through partnerships with land management agencies and environmental education organizations across Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. Crews work and live together throughout the experience, eat healthy meals, minimize their impact on the Earth, and complete hands-on projects, build trails, manage habitats, and complete carpentry projects on publicly accessible lands.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://wiscorps.org/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "WisCorps",
      "evidence_quote": "WisCorps engages young adults through hands-on service opportunities in environmental stewardship, accomplished through partnerships with land management agencies and environmental education organizations across Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. Crews work and live together throughout the experience, eat healthy meals, minimize their impact on the Earth, and complete hands-on projects, build trails, manage habitats, and complete carpentry projects on publicly accessible lands.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1663-job-discovery-outdoors-yard-and-property-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Wisconsin Conservation Corps Members",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Wisconsin Conservation Corps Member",
        "category": "Environmental Conservation",
        "startup_cost": "covered by program",
        "skill_level": "Entry-level",
        "typical_pay_range": "$550/week for Leaders, $300/week for Members",
        "pay_unit": "weekly",
        "where_to_find_work": "WisCorps.org, Wisconsin Conservation Corps, state conservation programs",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Conservation Corps Members, Trail crew leaders, Habitat restoration workers"
      },
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        "stage": "first_month",
        "region": [
          "us-wi"
        ],
        "platform": "wiscorps",
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        ],
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      }
    }
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}