First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker

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  Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker

Also Called: Field Manager, Golf Course Superintendent, Grounds Crew Supervisor, Grounds Foreman, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Grounds Manager, Grounds Supervisor, Groundskeeper Supervisor, Landscape Manager, Landscape Supervisor, Field Manager, Golf Course Superintendent, Grounds Crew Supervisor, Grounds Foreman, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Grounds Manager, Grounds Supervisor, Groundskeeper Supervisor, Landscape Manager, Landscape Supervisor

What they do

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.

$39,030
Starting Salary (2023)
$55,740
Median Salary (2023)
2.6%
Projected Job Growth
126,020
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained.
Inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
Provide workers with assistance in performing duties as necessary to meet deadlines.
Inventory supplies of tools, equipment, or materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available and items are in usable condition.
Recommend changes in working conditions or equipment used to increase crew efficiency.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Dependability
Leadership
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
Self-Control
Attention to Detail

What key skills are needed for this job?

Monitoring
Time Management
Management of Personnel Resources
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Common Activities

Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

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